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 taking that fraction and adding it to itself a certain number of times, based on the whole number.

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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 becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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What is the product of 5/12 and 8?

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3 4/12 or 3 1/3.

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What is 3/7 of 14?

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6.

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If Kyle eats 1/4 of a box of mints, how much does Abby eat if she eats twice as much?

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1/2 of a box of mints.

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What is the product of 3/5 and 3?

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1 4/5.

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What is 3 times 5/6?

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15/6.

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How do you simplify the fraction 15/6?

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15/6 simplifies to 5/2 or 2 1/2.

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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.