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Numbers and Operations: Fractions Multiplication Word Problems CCSS 5.NF.6 Facts & Worksheets

When dealing with word problems, try to follow the following steps: (1) List down the given numbers. Always write down the units. (2) Ask yourself, “What are we solving for?” (3) Plan: How am I going to solve this problem?

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When dealing with word problems, try to follow the following steps:
(1) List down the given numbers. Always write down the units.
(2) Ask yourself, “What are we solving for?”
(3) Plan: How am I going to solve this problem?
What techniques am I going to use?

See the fact file below for more information on the Numbers and Operations: Fractions Multiplication Word Problems or alternatively, you can download our 27-page Numbers and Operations: Fractions Multiplication Word Problems CCSS 5.NF.6 worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • At the end of this module, students will be able to solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

A NOTE FOR THE TEACHER:

  • When dealing with word problems, take note of the following:
    • List down the given quantities
    • Always ask, “what are we looking for?”
    • If it helps, try drawing and visualizing the scenario

THEORY:

  • When dealing with word problems, try to follow the following steps:
    • List down the given numbers. Always write down the units.
    • Ask yourself, “What are we solving for?”
    • Plan: How am I going to solve this problem?
    • What techniques am I going to use?
    • Using your desired plan, solve for the final answer
    • Verify if your answer is correct by trying another technique
    • Ask yourself, “Does my final answer make sense?”
  • Usually, when we see the word “of,” we can replace this with the multiplication sign “x.” For example, when we see 1/2 of 5/6, of cookies were eaten. We can treat this as 1/2 x 5/6 which will give us 5/12. Meaning 5/12 of the total cookies was eaten. For these word problems, recall how to multiply fractions with proper and improper fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers.

  • Technique 1: Using Bar Models
  • Take, for example, 1/2 x 3/4. We start by drawing the bar model for one fraction, then drawing the other fraction’s bar model on top of the first fraction’s bar model. The orange segment is the intersection of the fractions and is also the product. This is illustrated below:

  • Technique 2: Using Number Lines
  • Take, for example, 1/3 x 5. Recall that when we multiply, we move to the right of the number line starting from zero. 1/3 x 5 is illustrated as follows:

Numbers and Operations: Fractions Multiplication Word Problems CCSS 5.NF.6 Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Numbers and Operations: Fractions Multiplication Word Problems across 27 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that align with the Common Core CCSS code 5.NF.6 for Numbers and Operations: Fractions Multiplication Word Problems.

Table of contents

  • A lesson plan
  • Warm up activity
  • Math theory explained
  • Assisted learning activities
  • Independent learning activities
  • Extension activities and games
  • Answer keys

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