Key learning points

1. Use the language of unitising '__ groups of __ is equal to __'
2. The numerator of the fraction is multiplied by the whole number and the denominator remains the same.
3. If the product is an improper fraction you can convert it to a mixed number.

Keywords

• Numerator - A numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

• Denominator - A denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many parts a whole has been divided into.

• Proper fraction - A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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

Common misconception