Solve fraction multiplication stories — Review — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 4 • Review • Choose a strategy for each problem. Explain or check your thinking where requested.

Sample questions

  1. Each batch of muffins uses 5/12 cup of oats. How many cups are needed for 2 batches? Write an equation. State whether the answer is a whole number or lies between two consecutive whole numbers. Answer: ___
  2. Each batch of muffins uses 2/4 cup of oats. How many cups are needed for 3 batches? Write an equation. State whether the answer is a whole number or lies between two consecutive whole numbers. A student claims the denominator must also be multiplied by the number of batches. Explain the error. Answer: ___
  3. Each small banner needs 5/8 yard of ribbon. There are 3 banners. Draw a model and find the total ribbon needed. Explain what the whole represents. Answer: ___
  4. Each batch of muffins uses 2/3 cup of oats. How many cups are needed for 4 batches? Write an equation. State whether the answer is a whole number or lies between two consecutive whole numbers. Answer: ___
  5. Each batch of muffins uses 3/5 cup of oats. How many cups are needed for 3 batches? Write an equation. State whether the answer is a whole number or lies between two consecutive whole numbers. Answer: ___
  6. Each batch of muffins uses 4/10 cup of oats. How many cups are needed for 2 batches? Write an equation. State whether the answer is a whole number or lies between two consecutive whole numbers. Answer: ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 4.NF.B.4c. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 4.NF.B.4 — Multiply a fraction by a whole number

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