Multiplying Whole Number by Fraction

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and then divide by the denominator.

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What is the mixed number representation of 1 and 1/4?

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1 and 1/4 is represented as 5/4 as an improper fraction.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the result of multiplying 3 by 1/5?

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The result is 3/5.

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If a recipe requires 1/4 cup of sugar for one serving, how much sugar is needed for 6 servings?

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You need 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar for 6 servings.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division of fractions?

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Multiplication of fractions involves multiplying the numerators and denominators, while division of fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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How can you express 3/4 as a decimal?

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3/4 can be expressed as 0.75 in decimal form.