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3.6a Fraction of A Whole Number

This document discusses solving problems involving fractions of whole numbers. It provides examples of word problems where the word "of" means to multiply the fractions. The document demonstrates three methods - picture, bar, and multiplication - for representing and solving these types of fraction of a whole number word problems. It concludes by assigning related exercises for students to practice these skills.

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3.6a Fraction of A Whole Number

This document discusses solving problems involving fractions of whole numbers. It provides examples of word problems where the word "of" means to multiply the fractions. The document demonstrates three methods - picture, bar, and multiplication - for representing and solving these types of fraction of a whole number word problems. It concludes by assigning related exercises for students to practice these skills.

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Fraction of a

Whole Number
Unit 3, Chapter 6 Lesson 3.6a
Date:

With Fractions, “of ” Means “times” F-MUL 3

Instructions: Solve these problems. Remember, the word “of” is a hint that you need to
multiply the fractions together. You do not need to simplify your answers.

1 what is 1 of 3
2 4
= 3
8
2 find 2 of 3
3 5 Complete
what is 1 of 1 find 1 of 11

warmup
3 4
2 4 4 12

5 what is 1 of 4 6 find 7 of 8
2 5 8 7

7 what is 3 of 2
4 5
8 find 1 of 9
5 7 where “of”
what is 4 of 7 find 5 of 1

means
9 10
5 8 8 3

11 what is 1 of 3 12 find 1 of 3
2 10 10 7

13 what is 3 of 3
4 4
14 find 2 of 1
6 8 “times.”
15 what is 6 of 4 16 find 5 of 3
10 5 6 4
Picture Method
Method One - Fraction of a Set
Libya bought

12 eggs. She
2
used — of
3
them to bake a
She used
cake. How 2
many eggs did
— of 12 = 8 eggs.
3
she use?
Bar Method
Method Two - Fraction of a Set
Libya bought

12 eggs. She
2
used — of
3
3 units = 12
them to bake a 1 unit = 4
cake. How
2
many eggs did — of 12 = 2 units = 8
3
she use?
She used 8 eggs.
Multiplication
Method
Method Three - Fraction of a Set
2
—
Libya bought 12 eggs. She used 3 of them to bake a cake.

How many eggs did she use?

2
3
x
12 =
2 x 12
3
24
= — =
3 8
5
1
Find the value of —
4
of 5. 4

1
4
x
5 =
1 x 5
4
=
5
—
4
=
1 1
—
4
Do tasks:
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Unit 3, Chapter 2 Lesson 3.6a


Workbook
Exercise 9
Page 64 - 75

Unit 3, Chapter 6 Lesson 3.6a

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