Multiply a unit fraction by a whole number

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/9.

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How do you multiply a unit fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a unit fraction by a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator (1) and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/3 of 9 is 1 x 9 / 3 = 3.

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What does '1/9 of 72' mean?

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It means to find one-ninth of the number 72, which is calculated as 72 divided by 9.

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Calculate 1/9 of 72.

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What does '1/8 of 32' mean?

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It means to find one-eighth of the number 32, which is calculated as 32 divided by 8.

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Calculate 1/8 of 32.

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What does '1/10 of 50' mean?

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It means to find one-tenth of the number 50, which is calculated as 50 divided by 10.

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Calculate 1/10 of 50.

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What does '1/7 of 21' mean?

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It means to find one-seventh of the number 21, which is calculated as 21 divided by 7.

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Calculate 1/7 of 21.

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