Fraction Feast Homework
Math Practice CCSS 4.NF.B.4.c
Fraction Feast Homework
Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers: Models, Equations & Estimates
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Chef's Strategy Guide: Step-by-Step Example
Problem:
Chef Maya uses \(\frac{2}{5}\) cup of cheese for each mini pizza. How much cheese does she need for 4 mini pizzas?
1. Visual Model:
#1
#2
#3
#4
2. Equation & Range:
\(4 \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{8}{5} = 1\frac{3}{5}\text{ cups}\)
Lies between whole numbers 1 and 2.
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The Dinner Party Roast Beef
At a dinner party, each person will eat \(\frac{3}{8}\) of a pound of roast beef. There will be 5 people at the party. How many pounds of roast beef will be needed?
A. Shade the fraction bars to represent the 5 servings:
Person 1:
Person 2:
Person 3:
Person 4:
Person 5:
B. Write the multiplication equation:
C. Total pounds needed:
Fraction: Mixed Number: lbs
D. Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie?
It lies between and .
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Leo's Celebration Punch
Leo is making festive fruit punch for his birthday celebration. Each batch requires \(\frac{2}{3}\) of a gallon of orange juice. Leo prepares 4 batches. How many gallons of orange juice does he use in all?
A. Shade the fraction bars (each represents 1 whole gallon):
Batch 1:
Batch 2:
Batch 3:
Batch 4:
B. Multiplication equation:
C. Total gallons used:
Fraction: Mixed Number: gal
D. Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie?
It lies between and .
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Word Problem Mastery & Reasoning
Remember: \(\text{whole} \times \frac{a}{b} = \frac{\text{whole} \times a}{b}\)
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Trail Mix Party Bags
Tanya puts \(\frac{3}{4}\) cup of dried cranberries into each party favor bag. She prepares 6 bags for her guests. How many cups of cranberries does Tanya use altogether?
A. Draw a visual model (number line or fraction bars):
B. Multiplication equation:
C. Total cups:
Improper: Mixed: cups
D. Between what two whole numbers does this lie?
Between and cups.
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Festive Table Ribbons
Marcus is decorating party tables with gold ribbon. Each table needs \(\frac{5}{6}\) of a yard of ribbon. He has 3 tables to decorate. How many yards of ribbon will he need?
A. Draw your visual fraction model:
B. Multiplication equation:
C. Total yards:
Improper: Mixed: yds
D. Between what two whole numbers does this lie?
Between and yards.
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Chef's Challenge: Agree or Disagree?
Deep Thinking
A pastry chef uses \(\frac{1}{4}\) bag of rainbow sprinkles for each tray of party cupcakes. He bakes 7 trays of cupcakes. The chef claims: "I will need between 1 and 2 full bags of sprinkles."
Show your math (equation & mixed number):
Is the chef correct? Check one: [ ] Yes, correct [ ] No, incorrect
Explain your reasoning using numbers and words:
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