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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over 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 of the whole number. For example, 3/4 of 8 means you take 3/4 of 8.

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How do you find 3/8 of 32?

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Multiply 32 by 3/8: 32 x 3/8 = 12.

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What is the multiplication expression for finding 1/3 of 15?

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1/3 x 15 = 5.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts you have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How can you visualize multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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You can use models like number lines or area models to show how much of the whole number is represented by the fraction.

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What is the result of 2 x 2/6?

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2 x 2/6 = 4/6 or 2/3.

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What is a visual model for 2 x 4/5?

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A visual model could be a rectangle divided into 5 equal parts, with 4 parts shaded, and then doubled.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 1/3 of 9?

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1/3 x 9 = 3.