Multiplying Fractions & Whole Numbers

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What is a unit fraction?

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A fraction with 1 as the numerator.

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If it takes 1/6 hour to drive to school, how long does it take to walk if it takes 4 times as long?

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4/6 hour or 2/3 hour.

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A whole number combined with a fraction.

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How can multiplication be defined in another way?

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As repeated addition.

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What is the product of a fraction and a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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A fraction obtained by swapping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.