by Fraction Products
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A number line is a great way to Illustrate fractions as a product of a whole number and a fraction.
Using a three step process, it’s easy and fun! Example:
1
Write the equivalent addition sentence,
to reinforce understanding: 7
+ 71 + 71 = 37
Step 3: Illustrate the number sentence: 3 x 1/7 = 3/7 on the number line, as demonstrated below:
1
3 x 71 = 37 also 7
+ 71 + 71 = 37
1 1 1
7 7 7
1 2 3
0 7 7 7
Exercises
Directions: Express each fraction as a product of a whole number and a fraction. Illustrate each
sentence on a number line. The first exercise is done for you.
2 2 x 31 = 23
1. 1 1
3 3 3
1
also 3
+ 31 = 23 0 1 2
3 3
5 5 x 81 = 85
1. 1 1 1 1 1
8 8 8 8 8 8
1
also 8
+ 81 + 81 + 81 + 81 = 85 0 5
8
4 4 x 71 = 47
1. 1 1 1 1
7 7 7 7 7
1
also 7
+ 71 + 71 + 71 = 47 0 4
7
3
1. 3 x 41 = 43 1 1 1
4 4 4 4
1
also 4
+ 41 + 41 = 43 0 3
4
1. 1 1 x 21 = 21 1
2 2
1
also = 21 1
2 0 2
2
7
2 x 71 = 27