6.3B Scaling with Fractions

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you determine if a product of a number and a fraction is less than the original number?

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To determine if the product of a number and a fraction is less than the original number, the fraction must be less than 1.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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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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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What is the product of 3 and 2/3?

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The product is 2, which is between 2/3 and 3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and then divide by the denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What happens when you multiply a number by a fraction that is equal to 1?

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The product is equal to the original number.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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

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The product will be less than the original number.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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How can you express 11/8 as a mixed number?

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11/8 can be expressed as 1 3/8.

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What is the relationship between multiplying by a fraction and scaling?

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Multiplying by a fraction scales the original number down (if the fraction is less than 1) or up (if the fraction is greater than 1).

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B