8.7 Multiplication of Fractions and Whole Numbers SRB pg 73

Area Model ¼ x 2 = The number of boxes represent the whole number. The boxes are split to represent the denominator. Color in each box by the fractions numerator.

Area Model Count the number of shaded in boxes for the numerator (2), and the number of pieces in 1 box is the denominator (4) ¼ of 2 = 2/4 or 1/2

Number Sentence ¾ x 9 Put the whole number over 1  3 x Multiply the numerators and then multiply the denominators.  3 x 9 = Change improper fractions to mixed numbers 27 =