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MathematicsFractionsusually ages 9–10

Multiplying fractions

Understand a/b as a multiple of 1/b; multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers, supported by visual models (e.g. 3 × 2/5 = 6/5 = 1 1/5)

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If a recipe uses 2/3 of a cup of butter and your child wants to make it three times over, can they work out how much butter they need in total?

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Builds on
Understanding fractions (age 9+)ages 9–10a/b as sum of 1/b is prerequisite to understanding a/b as multiple of 1/b
Multiplying fractionsthis skill · ages 9–10
Unlocks
Fractions of a whole (age 9+)ages 9–10Must multiply fraction by whole number before solving word problems
Fractions of a whole (age 10+)ages 10–11Understanding fraction as division builds on fraction × whole number (inverse reasoning)
Multiplying fractions (age 10+)ages 10–11Fraction × fraction extends Y5 fraction × whole number

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Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

Show candidate curriculum codes · 3 ACARA · 2 NSW · 3 VIC

Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

AC9M3N02high confidenceYear 3 · Number

recognise and represent unit fractions including 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 and their multiples in different ways; combine fractions with the same denominator to complete the whole

AC9M5N03medium confidenceYear 5 · Number

compare and order fractions with the same and related denominators including mixed numerals, applying knowledge of factors and multiples; represent these fractions on a number line

AC9M4N03medium confidenceYear 4 · Number

find equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators and make connections between fractions and decimal notation

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-RQF-01high confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA2-PF-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M5N03medium confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand
VC2M3N03medium confidenceMathematics · Level 3 · Number strand
VC2M4N03medium confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Number strand

These are candidate alignments generated by semantic matching — machine-suggested and unreviewed (v0.1), not official or verified mappings. For official curriculum content see australiancurriculum.edu.au, curriculum.nsw.edu.au and f10.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Don’t rely on them for registration or compliance purposes.

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