Multiply Using Quarters

In this activity, we will be multiplying 1/4 by whole numbers and then writing the number of quarters in different ways.

 

Example

Work out

 

9

×

1 4

=

 

Answer

Use these nine quarter apples to help.

 

         

 

We can make two whole apples and a spare quarter.

 

    

 

We can write the answer like this:

 

9

×

1 4

=

9 4

=

2

1 4

= two and a quarter

 

 

When we divide 9 by 4, the answer is 2 1/4. The 1 is the remainder and the 4 is the divisor.

 

Remember also that two quarters make a half.

 

Right, let's have a go at some questions!