Section 1
Rewrite a Fraction of a Measurement as Multiplication
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To find a fraction of a measurement, rewrite the problem as the fraction multiplied by the equivalent value in a smaller unit.
In this Grade 5 Eureka Math lesson from Chapter 21, students learn how to find a fraction of a measurement by converting between units such as pounds and ounces, pints and cups, and yards and feet. Students practice multiplying a fraction by a whole number to express fractional parts of larger units as smaller units, then apply this skill to multi-step word problems. The lesson builds fluency with unit conversions and fraction multiplication using tape diagrams and simplifying strategies.
Section 1
Rewrite a Fraction of a Measurement as Multiplication
To find a fraction of a measurement, rewrite the problem as the fraction multiplied by the equivalent value in a smaller unit.
Section 2
Solve Word Problems Involving a Fraction of a Measurement
To find a fractional part of a measurement in a word problem, translate the problem into a multiplication expression.
This involves multiplying the fraction by the total measurement, after converting the measurement into a smaller, more manageable unit.
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Section 1
Rewrite a Fraction of a Measurement as Multiplication
To find a fraction of a measurement, rewrite the problem as the fraction multiplied by the equivalent value in a smaller unit.
Section 2
Solve Word Problems Involving a Fraction of a Measurement
To find a fractional part of a measurement in a word problem, translate the problem into a multiplication expression.
This involves multiplying the fraction by the total measurement, after converting the measurement into a smaller, more manageable unit.
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