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 and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

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What is 3/4 multiplied by 15?

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3/4 x 15 = 45/4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the result of 5 x 4/6?

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5 x 4/6 = 20/6, which simplifies to 3 2/6.

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What does the shaded area in a model represent when multiplying fractions?

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The shaded area represents the product of the whole number and the fraction, showing how much of the whole is represented by the fraction.

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What is the product of 5/12 and 8?

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5/12 x 8 = 40/12, which simplifies to 3 4/12.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction and the whole number you are multiplying.