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 finding that many parts of the fraction. For example, 3 x 1/2 means you have 3 halves.

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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 x 2/5 = (3*2)/5 = 6/5.

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What is a mixed number?

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

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Convert the improper fraction 15/6 to a mixed number.

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2 1/2.

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What is the first step in solving a problem that involves multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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Identify the fraction and the whole number you need to multiply.

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If 3/4 of a pizza is left and you want to share it with 2 friends, how much pizza does each person get?

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Each person gets 1/4 of the pizza.

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What is the result of 4 x 1/3?

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4/3 or 1 1/3.

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How do you simplify the fraction 20/6?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2, to get 10/3.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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A fraction can be interpreted as division; for example, 3/4 means 3 divided by 4.