Common Core · Grade 5
5.NF.B.4
Grade 5 — Multiply a fraction by a whole number or by another fraction.
The skill that covers it
What a student should be able to do
- Multiply fractions and mixed numbers, simplifying before multiplying.
- Divide fractions using the reciprocal and explain why it works.
- Interpret "of" as multiplication in fraction word problems.
- Predict whether a product will be larger or smaller than the starting number.