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 is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 you are taking that fraction and adding it to itself a certain number of times, which can be visualized as scaling the fraction.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, including zero (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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The total weight is 3 Ib.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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