Key learning points

1. Partition the mixed number into a whole number and a fraction.
2. Multiply the whole number part by the whole number factor.
3. Multiply the fraction by the whole number using unitising language.
4. Recombine the partial products to calculate the overall product.

Keywords

• Mixed number - A whole number and a fraction can be combined to form a mixed number.

• Compare - You compare to find out what is the same and what is different. You can compare numbers or expressions to find out if one is greater than or less than another.

• Partitioning - Partitioning is the act of splitting an object or value into smaller parts.

Common misconception