Multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine a chocolate bar split into 4 equal pieces. You eat 2 of them — that's 2/4 of the bar.

2. 2

   What is 3 × 2/4? Think of 3 lots of 2 pieces of chocolate.

3. 3

   Use the fraction bar to show 3 × 2/4. Shade 2 parts, then do it 3 times.

4. 4

   Let's work out 2 × 3/5 together.

5. 5

   What is 3 × 1/4?

6. 6

   Now try a mixed number: 1 and 1/2. That's 1 + 1/2. Multiply it by 2.

7. 7

   What is 2 × 1 and 1/2? (Hint: it's 2 lots of 1 and a half)