Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number means you are taking that fraction and adding it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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

Front

What is the total weight of 4 jars of candy if each jar has 3/4 Ib?

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12/4 Ib or 3 Ib.

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If a model shows 2 shaded parts out of 3, what fraction does it represent?

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2/3.

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What is the whole number in the equation 5 = ?

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5.

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If each friend takes home 6/10 of a pound of slime and there are 4 friends, how much slime is needed?

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24/10 or 2.4 pounds.

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How many cups of water are in 15 water bottles if each holds 3/4 cup?

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45/4 cups or 11.25 cups.

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What is the numerator in the fraction 3/4?

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3.

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What is the denominator in the fraction 3/4?

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4.