Multiply Whole Number by Fraction

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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 the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction, indicating how many parts are being considered.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, then divide by the denominator.

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What is 2 x 1/3?

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2 x 1/3 = 2/3.

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What is 3 x 2/5?

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3 x 2/5 = 6/5 or 1 1/5.

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What is the product of a whole number and a fraction?

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The product is a fraction that represents a part of the whole number.

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If you have 4 x 1/2, what is the answer?

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4 x 1/2 = 4/2 = 2.

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What is the visual model for 3 x 1/4?

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A visual model can be a rectangle divided into 4 equal parts, with 3 parts shaded.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction.