In this Grade 4 Eureka Math lesson from Chapter 27, students learn to solve multiplicative comparison word problems involving fractions and mixed numbers, applying the distributive property to multiply a whole number by a mixed number. Using tape diagrams and equations, students work through multi-step problems that require comparing quantities expressed as fractions, such as finding how many times as far, tall, or long one measurement is compared to another. The lesson builds on prior fluency with multiplying whole numbers times fractions and mixed numbers to develop flexible problem-solving strategies.
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Solving Multi-Step Fraction Word Problems
To solve multi-step word problems, break the problem down into a sequence of smaller, single-operation calculations. Identify the necessary operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication) and the order in which to perform them to reach the final answer. This often involves using the result of one calculation as a value in the next.
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Section 1
Solving Multi-Step Fraction Word Problems
To solve multi-step word problems, break the problem down into a sequence of smaller, single-operation calculations. Identify the necessary operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication) and the order in which to perform them to reach the final answer. This often involves using the result of one calculation as a value in the next.
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