Multiplying Fractions, Whole Numbers, and Mixed Numbers

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How do you make a whole number a fraction?

Back

Put a one as the denominator.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

Back

Multiply straight across.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

Front

What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

Back

1/2 * 3/4 = 3/8.

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What is the product of a whole number and a fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the numerator and place the result over the denominator.

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

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How do you multiply a mixed number by a whole number?

Back

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply.