Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Multiply fractions and mixed numbers: word problems

Multiply fractions and mixed numbers: word problems

What you'll learn

  • Solve word problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers with at least 80% accuracy.
  • Explain the steps taken to solve a word problem involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, using mathematical vocabulary, in at least 2 out of 3 attempts.
  • Apply the concept of multiplying fractions and mixed numbers to create a real-world word problem, demonstrating understanding of the relationship between the numbers and the context.
  • Identify the relevant information and operations needed to solve word problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers in 4 out of 5 scenarios.

Tutorial Preview

1

A recipe needs 3/4 cup of flour per batch. How much flour is needed for 2 batches?

2

A rectangular garden is 1/2 mile long and 3/4 mile wide. What is its area?

3

A plank of wood is 1 1/2 feet long. A carpenter uses 2/3 of it. How long is the piece he used?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A cat sleeps 1/2 of the day. How many hours does it sleep? (A day has 24 hours)
0.12
1.24
2.48
3.6
Easy
A cookie recipe uses 1/3 cup of sugar. You make 1/2 of the recipe. How much sugar do you use?
0.1/6 cup
1.5/6 cup
2.2/3 cup
3.1/5 cup
Easy
A team practices for 1 1/2 hours. They spend 1/3 of the time stretching. How long do they stretch?
0.1/2 hr
1.1 hr
2.1/3 hr
3.2/3 hr

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Multiply fractions and mixed numbers: word problems is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

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You'll be able to: Solve word problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers with at least 80% accuracy; Explain the steps taken to solve a word problem involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, using mathematical….

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