Giuseppe's Fraction Growing Post

Using one question from questions 6 or 7 on page 202 of the textbook, explain two ways to multiply a fraction by a whole number. You should use pictures to help explain.

6. Determine each product usingmanipulatives or diagrams.

Using one question from questions 4 or 5 on page 208 of the textbook, explain how to divide a fraction by a whole number. You should use pictures.

6. Two different South Indian fish curries, called dhopa and molee curry, both include coconut.

a) Dhopa requires 1/2 a coconut to make two servings. What fraction of a coconut is in each serving?

b) Molee curry requires 1/2 a coconut to make four servings. What fraction of a coconut is in each serving?