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, 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 3/5 and 3?

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9/5

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How do you represent multiplying a whole number by a fraction using a model?

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You can use a visual model to show how many parts of the fraction are being taken, such as shading in parts of a shape.

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If Mrs. Moscarello uses 1/5 pound of beef for each taco, how much beef does she need for 24 tacos?

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4 4/5 pounds of beef.

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What is 1/7 of 14?

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2

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If three friends swim 3/10 of a mile each, how far do they swim in total?

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9/10 of a mile.

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

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Convert the whole number into a fraction by placing it over 1.

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How do you simplify the fraction 18/10?

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By dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2, resulting in 9/5.

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What is the formula for multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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(a/b) x c = (a x c) / b, where a/b is the fraction and c is the whole number.