fractions times whole numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over 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 adding that fraction to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the result of 1/2 x 4?

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2 (because 1/2 added to itself 4 times equals 2).

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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A fraction can be interpreted as a division problem, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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How many minutes are in 1 hour?

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60 minutes.

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What is 3 x 1/4?

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3/4 (because you are adding 1/4 three times).

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/8?

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By dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2, resulting in 3/4.

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What is the mixed number for 9/4?

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2 1/4 (because 9 divided by 4 is 2 with a remainder of 1).

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What is 1/3 of 30?

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10 (because 30 divided by 3 equals 10).