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 as many times as the whole number indicates.

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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.

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What is 3/4 × 5?

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3/4 × 5 = 15/4 or 3 3/4.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the fraction and the whole number you are multiplying.

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What is 1/2 × 4?

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1/2 × 4 = 4/2 or 2.

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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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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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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 6/10 × 3?

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6/10 × 3 = 18/10 or 1 8/10.

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What is 5 × 4/6?

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5 × 4/6 = 20/6 or 3 2/6.