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 a certain number of times.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 4?

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2 (because 1/2 x 4 = 4/2 = 2).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is 3/4 x 2?

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3/2 or 1 1/2 (because 3/4 x 2 = 6/4 = 1 1/2).

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What is the first step in multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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Convert the whole number into a fraction by placing it over 1.

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What is 5 x 1/3?

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5/3 or 1 2/3 (because 5 x 1/3 = 5/3).

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If you swim 2/5 of a mile 3 times, how far do you swim?

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6/5 or 1 1/5 miles (because 2/5 x 3 = 6/5).

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What is the result of 2 x 3/8?

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6/8 or 3/4 (because 2 x 3/8 = 6/8).

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.