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, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 multiple times, based on the whole number.

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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 by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 4?

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The product is 12/4.

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If you have 2 x 2/6, what does it represent?

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It represents taking 2 groups of 2/6.

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How do you convert a fraction to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the total weight of 4 jars of candy, each weighing 3/4 Ib?

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The total weight is 12/4 Ib.

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If each student eats 1/2 pizza and there are 18 students, how many pizzas are needed?

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Ms. Huynh needs 18/2 pizzas.

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What is the visual model for 2 x 2/6?

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It can be represented by two groups of 2/6.

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How do you simplify the fraction 12/4?

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12/4 simplifies to 3.