Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

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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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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator and keep the denominator the same.

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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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Convert 3/5 to a decimal.

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0.6

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What is the result of 5 x 2/3?

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3 1/3

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What is the result of 2 x 2/4?

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1

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Which multiplication equation represents 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6?

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5 x 1/6

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What is 3 x 1/5?

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3/5

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What is the result of 3/5 × 3 in mixed number form?

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1 4/5

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/8?

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6/8 simplifies to 3/4.