Multiplying Fractions by whole numbers

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What is a fraction?

Back

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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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. For example, 3/4 x 5 = (3x5)/4 = 15/4.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

Front

Convert the improper fraction 20/6 to a mixed number.

Back

3 2/6 or 3 1/3.

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What is the result of 5 x 4/6?

Back

20/6 or 10/3.

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What is the result of 1/5 x 7?

Back

7/5.

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How do you convert a fraction to a mixed number?

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

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What is 3/7 of 14?

Back

6.

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If a water bottle holds 3/4 cup of water, how much water is in 15 bottles?

Back

15 x 3/4 = 45/4 cups.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.