Multiplying Whole Numbers and Fractions

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

Back

When you multiply a whole number by a fraction, you 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 1/5 x 7?

Back

7/5

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What is the whole number in the equation 5/10 = ?

Back

5

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What is 1 x 2/3?

Back

2/3

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If a recipe calls for 2/4 cup of sugar for each batch and you make 8 batches, how much sugar do you need?

Back

16/4 or 4

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What is 7/8 of 32?

Back

28

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How do you convert a fraction to a whole number?

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To convert a fraction to a whole number, divide the numerator by the denominator. If the result is a whole number, that is your answer.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

Multiplying fractions means to multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 2?

Back

3/2 or 1 1/2

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How do you simplify the fraction 8/4?

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8/4 simplifies to 2.