Multiplying Whole Numbers and Fractions

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals. Whole numbers include 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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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 and then divide by the denominator. For example, 3 x 2/5 = (3 x 2) / 5 = 6/5.

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What does 'of' mean in math?

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In math, 'of' often means to multiply. For example, '3/4 of 20' means 3/4 x 20.

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What is the product of 2/4 and 8?

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The product is 4. (2/4) x 8 = 16/4 = 4.

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 3/8 of 64, calculate (3 x 64) / 8 = 24.

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What is 4/5 of 45?

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4/5 of 45 is 36. (4/5) x 45 = 36.

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What is the result of 2/3 x 15?

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The result is 10. (2/3) x 15 = 10.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.