Numbers and Operations – Fractions: Word Problems on Fractions 4.NF.4c Facts & Worksheets

Lessons and activities to learn and practice solving word problems that involve multiplication of a fraction by a whole number.

See the fact file below for more information on solving word problems on fractions or alternatively, you can download our 28-page Numbers and Operations – Fractions Word Problems on Fractions 4.NF.4c worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, the student will be able to apply the knowledge learned by multiplying fractions with whole numbers in word problems.

A Note for the Teacher

When dealing with word problems on fractions, take note of the following:

• Review the student multiples of unit fractions.
• Remind that numerators are only multiplied to other numerators.
• Remember that a whole number, n, can be written as n/1.
• Simplify the final answers.

Theory

Fractions are seen all around us. With this idea in mind, we can assume that fractions can be found in different situations of everyday experiences.

Solving word problems on fractions means:

1. Understanding the situation and story first
2. Identifying the fractions (and knowing their unit fractions)
3. Knowing whether you add them together or subtract them from each other
4. Doing the necessary decomposition of these fractions
5. Solving the equations, simplifying the answer, and labeling your final answer

Consider this word problem:

Kimberly has 6 jars. She wants to place 3/5 of a cookie into each of the jars. How many of the cookies will be put in all six jars?

First, understand the story:

We know that Kimberly has jars and has some cookies. She wants to put cookies in the jars.

Then, identify the fractions:

There is a whole number 6, and a fraction 3/5.

Next, know what the multiplicand and the multiplier:

We will be multiplying 3/5 (multiplicand) by 6 (multiplier)

After all the necessary comprehension, we solve:

Label your final answer:

Kimberly will place 18/5 of cookies in all the jars.

Numbers and Operations – Fractions Word Problems on Fractions 4.NF.4c Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Numbers and Operations – Fractions Word Problems of Fractions across 28 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that align with the Common Core CCSS code 4.NF.4c for Numbers and Operations – Fractions: Word Problems of Fractions.

Complete List of Included Worksheets

• 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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