When it comes to multiplying fractions, it's actually very similar to multiplying whole numbers. We just work with smaller parts, but the process is the same. We can work out multiplication using different methods, including:
A unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator (top number) of $1$1. In this video, all the multiplication we do involves multiplying unit fractions by whole numbers.
We are going to work out how to represent $5\times\frac{1}{3}$5×13 on the number line.
Mark $\frac{1}{3}$13 on the number line.
Now mark $5\times\frac{1}{3}$5×13 on this number line.
Evaluate each of the following, leaving your answers in fully simplified form.
$5\times\frac{1}{6}$5×16
$10\times\frac{1}{6}$10×16
$12\times\frac{1}{6}$12×16
Which of the following models correctly shows the value of $7\times\frac{1}{6}$7×16?