In this activity, we will multiply 1/2 by whole numbers and then write the number of halves in different ways.
Example
Work out
5 | × |
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= |
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Answer
Use these five half apples to help.
We can make two whole apples and a spare half.
We can write the answer like this:
5 | × |
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= |
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= | 2 |
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= two and a half |
Does that make sense?
Let's try some questions now.