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. Multiply the fraction by the whole number using unitising language.

Keywords

• Represent - To represent something means to show something in a different way.

• Estimate - We can estimate to find a value that is close enough to the right answer, usually with some thought or calculation involved.

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

• Improper fraction - An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.

Common misconception