Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number means you are taking that fraction and adding it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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What is the result of 3 x 5/6?

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2 and 2/6.

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What is the result of 1/5 x 7?

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7/5.

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If each friend takes home 6/10 of a pound of slime and there are 4 friends, how much slime is needed?

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2 4/10.

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What is the whole number in the equation 5/10 = ?

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5.

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What is the result of 3/5 x 3?

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9/5.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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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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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.