This math topic focuses on introducing the concept of multiplying fractions by a whole number. Through a series of visual representation-based problems, students are tasked with identifying the correct multiplication equation that corresponds to each provided picture. Essentially, this topic helps students develop the skill of translating visual information into mathematical equations, specifically targeting the multiplication of simple fractions by whole numbers. This topic is structured to gradually solidify the foundational understanding needed to confidently tackle more complex fraction multiplication problems.

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Fraction Multiplication - Simple by Whole Concept Intro - Picture to Equation Worksheet

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Fraction Multiplication - Simple by Whole Concept Intro - Picture to Equation
1
Find the multiplication equation that represents this picture
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2 times 2 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 2 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 2 times 3 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 2 over 6
2
Find the multiplication equation that represents this picture
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 2 over 8
b A LaTex expression showing 4 times 3 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 2 over 8
d A LaTex expression showing 4 times 2 over 7
3
Find the multiplication equation that represents this picture
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4 times 5 over 8
b A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 7 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing 4 times 7 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 7 over 8
4
Find the multiplication equation that represents this picture
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 4 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 2 times 2 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 4 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 2 times 4 over 5
5
Find the multiplication equation that represents this picture
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2 times 3 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 2 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 2 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 2 times 2 over 5
6
Find the multiplication equation that represents this picture
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 3 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 2 times 4 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 3 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 2 times 3 over 5
7
Find the multiplication equation that represents this picture
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 2 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 2 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 3 times 2 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 3 times 3 over 4
8
Find the multiplication equation that represents this picture
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4 times 4 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 3 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 3 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 4 times 3 over 5