Multiplying unit fractions and whole numbers

The  exercise appears under the 4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise multiplies whole numbers against unit fractions, i.e., fractions with one as their numerator.

Types of Problems
There is one type of problem in this exercise:


 * 1) Fill in the blank to complete the equation: This problem provides an arithmetical equation involving the product of a whole number and a fraction with numerator one. The student is asked to fill in the blank with either the appropriate whole number or fraction to make the equation true.Mufawn1.png

Strategies
Knowledge of fraction names and fraction multiplication are encouraged to ensure success on this exercise.
 * 1) One can "read" the fraction in order to determine the correct value to fill in the blank, remembering that saying things like "sixths" is equivalent to the mathematical 1/6.
 * 2) If the side with the blank has a fraction, the answer will be the total numerator from the other side.
 * 3) If the side with the blank has no fraction, the answer will be "one over" an appropriate denominator.

Real-life Applications

 * 1) Fractions appear in many fields, from personal finance to advanced mathematics. Familiarity with the names and operations with fractions will increase mathematical ability at almost all levels.
 * 2) The problems in this exercise strengthen the understanding of fraction vocabulary.