Multiply fractions and whole numbers

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 the result over the original denominator.

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

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The result is a fraction that represents a part of the whole number.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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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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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the simplified form of 4 x 3/4?

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The simplified form is 3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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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 does it mean to find a fraction of a whole number?

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Finding a fraction of a whole number means multiplying the whole number by the fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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If Coralie ran 2/3 of a mile, how do you find how far La'Tanya ran if she ran 3 times as far?

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Multiply 2/3 by 3 to find La'Tanya's distance: (2/3) x 3 = 2 miles.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 1/4 of 100 baseball cards?

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1/4 of 100 baseball cards is 25.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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How do you express a multiplication of a whole number and a fraction?

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You express it as a product, for example, 3 x 3/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C