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 to take that fraction and add it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 5?

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15/4

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What is the product of 2/3 and 4?

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8/3

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What is the product of 1/2 and 6?

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3

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What is the product of 5/9 and 2?

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10/9

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What is the product of 4/5 and 3?

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12/5

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How do you convert a fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fractional part.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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What is the first step in multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number.