Let’s solve each problem step by step. Remember: when you multiply a fraction like 1/n by a whole number, you’re just adding that fraction that many times. The denominator stays the same, and you multiply the numerator (which is 1) by the whole number.
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1. ½ × 5
You have five halves:
½ + ½ + ½ + ½ + ½ = 5/2
→ Answer:
5/2
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2. ¼ × 2
Two quarters:
¼ + ¼ = 2/4
→ Answer:
2/4
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3. ⅓ × 3
Three thirds:
⅓ + ⅓ + ⅓ = 3/3
→ Answer:
3/3
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4. ⅙ × 4
Four sixths:
⅙ + ⅙ + ⅙ + ⅙ = 4/6
→ Answer:
4/6
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5. ⅓ × 2
Two thirds:
⅓ + = 2/3
→ Answer:
2/3
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6. ¼ × 6
Six quarters:
¼ + ¼ + ¼ + ¼ + ¼ + ¼ = 6/4
→ Answer:
6/4
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7. ½ × 3
Three halves:
½ + ½ + ½ = 3/2
→ Answer:
3/2
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8. ⅛ × 2
Two eighths:
⅛ + ⅛ = 2/8
→ Answer:
2/8
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9. ⅙ × 2
Two sixths:
⅙ + ⅙ = 2/6
→ Answer:
2/6
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10. ⅓ × 5
Five thirds:
⅓ + ⅓ + ⅓ + ⅓ + ⅓ = 5/3
→ Answer:
5/3
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Final Answer:
1. 5/2
2. 2/4
3. 3/3
4. 4/6
5. 2/3
6. 6/4
7. 3/2
8. 2/8
9. 2/6
10. 5/3
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplying fractions practice worksheet.
