Multiply whole number by fraction

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What is the result of multiplying 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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How do you 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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What is the first step in multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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The first step is to convert the whole number into a fraction by placing it over 1.

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Calculate 4 x 1/6 and express it in simplest form.

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4 x 1/6 = 4/6 = 2/3.

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What is 8 x 2/3?

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8 x 2/3 = 16/3 = 5 1/3.

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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 to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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What is the result of 5 x 2/4?

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5 x 2/4 = 10/4 = 2 1/2.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the result of 5 x 2/6?

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5 x 2/6 = 10/6 = 5/3.

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Calculate 5 x 6/8 and simplify the result.

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5 x 6/8 = 30/8 = 15/4.