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 consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 to take that fraction and add it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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Calculate: 2/3 x 8

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16/3

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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Calculate: 3/5 x 3

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9/5

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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Calculate: 6/10 x 3 (in mixed number form)

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1 8/10

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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Calculate: 1/5 x 7

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7/5

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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Calculate: 5 x 4/6

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20/6

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C