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Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

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Mathematics

5th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

Back

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

1/4 x 9 = 9/4.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the mixed number equivalent of 9/4?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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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