Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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

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What is the product of 1/2 and 4?

Back

2 (because 1/2 x 4 = 4/2 = 2).

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What is the product of 3/4 and 8?

Back

6 (because 3/4 x 8 = 24/4 = 6).

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What is the product of 2/3 and 9?

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6 (because 2/3 x 9 = 18/3 = 6).

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What is the product of 5/6 and 12?

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10 (because 5/6 x 12 = 60/6 = 10).

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What is the product of 7/8 and 16?

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14 (because 7/8 x 16 = 112/8 = 14).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.