Section 1
Convert Smaller Units to Larger Units Using Fractions
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To convert a measurement of smaller units to a larger unit, where , you multiply the quantity by the fractional equivalent:
Grade 5 students learn how to convert measurements involving whole numbers — such as centimeters to meters, yards to feet, and cups to pints — by expressing smaller units as fractions of larger units and multiplying. The lesson is part of Eureka Math's Chapter 23 on fraction multiplication and also builds skills in solving multi-step word problems using unit conversions. Students practice both converting in both directions and applying these conversions in context.
Section 1
Convert Smaller Units to Larger Units Using Fractions
To convert a measurement of smaller units to a larger unit, where , you multiply the quantity by the fractional equivalent:
Section 2
Solve Multi-Step Measurement Word Problems
To solve multi-step word problems involving different units of measure, first convert the measurements to a common, larger unit. Then, perform the necessary operations (such as addition or subtraction) to find the final answer.
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Section 1
Convert Smaller Units to Larger Units Using Fractions
To convert a measurement of smaller units to a larger unit, where , you multiply the quantity by the fractional equivalent:
Section 2
Solve Multi-Step Measurement Word Problems
To solve multi-step word problems involving different units of measure, first convert the measurements to a common, larger unit. Then, perform the necessary operations (such as addition or subtraction) to find the final answer.
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