Multiplying Fractions and 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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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. For example, 3 x 2/3 = (3*2)/3 = 6/3.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/4 by 9?

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1/4 x 9 = 9/4.

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If a recipe calls for 1/5 of a pound of chicken per person, how much is needed for 8 people?

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1/5 x 8 = 8/5 = 1 3/5 pounds.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of 9/4?

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9/4 can be expressed as the mixed number 2 1/4.

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

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What is the product of 8 and 3/5?

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8 x 3/5 = 24/5 = 4 4/5.

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If Logan collected 18 ten-dollar bills and gave away 1/6, how much did he keep?

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Logan kept $150.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators together and then multiply the denominators together.