Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

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What is a numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the part of a whole in a fraction, represented as the top number of the fraction.

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How do you multiply 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 and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by 8?

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The result is 16/3.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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

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If Kyle eats 1/4 of a box of mints and Abby eats 2 times as much, how much does Abby eat?

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Abby eats 1/2 of a box of mints.

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How do you convert a fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert a fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the visual model for multiplying fractions?

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A visual model for multiplying fractions can include area models or number lines that show the parts of the whole being multiplied.

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How many students bring their lunch if 3/8 of 32 students do?

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12 students bring their lunch.

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What is the process for simplifying 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 a whole number?

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A whole number is a non-negative integer, including zero, without any fractional or decimal part.