Multiply fractions and 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 to take that fraction and add it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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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 is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the mixed number for 33/4?

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8 1/4.

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and then divide by the denominator.

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What is 1/4 of 100?

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25.

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What is the product of 5 and 1/8?

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5/8.

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If Coralie ran 2/3 of a mile, how far did La'Tanya run if she ran 3 times as far?

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2 miles.

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What is the expression for 3 times 3/8?

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3 x 3/8.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.