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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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. For example, 2/3 x 4 = (2 x 4)/3 = 8/3.

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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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Convert 16/3 into a mixed number.

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16/3 can be converted to a mixed number as 5 1/3.

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What is the result of 2/3 x 8?

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The result is 16/3.

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What is the result of 5 x 4/6?

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The result is 20/6.

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What does 'of' mean in math when dealing with fractions?

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In math, 'of' typically means to multiply. For example, '3/7 of 14' means 3/7 x 14.

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What is 3/7 of 14?

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3/7 of 14 is 6.

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What is the result of 3/5 x 3?

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The result is 1 4/5.

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If Isaac ate 3/4 of a sub, how much did Noah eat if he ate 5 times as much?

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Noah ate 3 3/4 subs.