Multiply Whole # by Fractions and Mixed #

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is combining equal groups. For example, if you have 3 groups of 4, you can find the total by multiplying 3 x 4.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator (top number) of the fraction and then divide by the denominator (bottom number).

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What is 3 x 3/4?

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2 1/4

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the fraction.

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What is 7/10 of 5 feet?

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3 1/2 feet

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What is 3/10 x 7?

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2 1/10

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What does '2/3 of 5' mean?

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It means to find 2/3 of 5 by multiplying 2/3 by 5.

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What is 2/3 of 5 pounds of sugar?

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3 1/3 pounds of sugar.

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What is 5 x 1/4?

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1 1/4

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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 and add the numerator. Place this over the original denominator.