Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number

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What is the process for multiplying 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 while keeping the denominator the same.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists 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 represents the number of parts being considered out of the total number of equal parts.

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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 simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator without leaving a remainder.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction greater than 1?

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The result will be greater than the whole number.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction less than 1?

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The result will be less than 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 an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.