Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 product of 7/12 and 2?

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14/12 or 1 1/6 when simplified.

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What is the product of 8 and 1/4?

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8/4 or 2 when simplified.

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What is the product of 4 and 3/4?

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12/4 or 3 when simplified.

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What is the product of 4 and 5/6?

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20/6 or 3 1/3 when simplified.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 9?

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18/3 or 6 when simplified.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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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.