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🌟 Multiply Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers Using Number Lines 🌟

Multiplying a unit fraction by a whole number means adding the same part over and over again! It’s like sharing slices of pizza with your friends—each slice is the same size, and you keep handing them out until everyone gets their share. 🍕

Let’s Break It Down:

First, we draw a number line.
Then, we mark equal parts on the line.
Finally, we hop along the line as many times as the whole number tells us to!
"Hop once, hop twice… keep hopping till we’re done!" 🦘

Here’s an Example:

We want to solve: 3 × ¼. That means we take three hops of ¼ each on our number line.
Start at 0. Hop to ¼... then ½... then ¾.
And voilà! We land on ¾. So, 3 × ¼ = ¾.
See how easy that was? Just like skipping stones across a pond—one step at a time! 💧

Tips for Parents:

1. Use everyday objects like candies or blocks to show fractions in action.
2. Draw big, colorful number lines together—it makes learning fun!
3. Repeat key phrases like “Unit fractions are just tiny pieces” to help it stick.
4. Celebrate every small win—your child will feel proud and excited to learn more!

🌟 Wow! You’re a math superstar! Keep hopping, keep counting, and keep shining! 🎉

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