Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, representing how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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.

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What is 3/4 multiplied by 5?

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3/4 x 5 = 15/4 or 3 and 3/4.

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What is 5/12 multiplied by 8?

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5/12 x 8 = 40/12 or 3 and 1/3.

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What is 6 multiplied by 7/8?

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6 x 7/8 = 42/8 or 5 and 1/4.

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What is 5 multiplied by 4/6?

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5 x 4/6 = 20/6 or 3 and 1/3.

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What is the result of multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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The result is a new fraction where the numerator is the product of the whole number and the original fraction's numerator.

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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.