Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________

Remember: To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator by the whole number and keep the denominator the same. Then simplify if possible.

Example: 3 × 2⁄5 = 6⁄5 = 11⁄5

Part A: Multiply and simplify your answers

1. 4 × 1⁄3 = __________________
2. 5 × 2⁄7 = __________________
3. 3 × 3⁄4 = __________________
4. 6 × 1⁄2 = __________________
5. 2 × 5⁄6 = __________________
6. 7 × 2⁄3 = __________________
7. 8 × 3⁄8 = __________________
8. 9 × 1⁄4 = __________________

Part B: Multiply and write as a mixed number where appropriate

9. 5 × 3⁄5 = __________________
10. 4 × 5⁄8 = __________________
11. 6 × 2⁄9 = __________________
12. 3 × 7⁄10 = __________________
13. 12 × 1⁄6 = __________________
14. 10 × 3⁄5 = __________________

Part C: Word problems

15. Sarah runs 3⁄4 of a kilometre each day. How far does she run in 5 days?

Answer: ________________________________ km

16. A recipe calls for 2⁄3 cup of sugar. How much sugar is needed for 6 batches?

Answer: ________________________________ cups

17. A container holds 5⁄8 of a litre of juice. How much juice is in 4 containers?

Answer: ________________________________ litres

Part D: Challenge

18. 15 × 4⁄9 = __________________
19. 24 × 5⁄12 = __________________
20. 18 × 7⁄6 = __________________