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. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

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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 a certain number of times. For example, 2 x 1/3 means you have two parts of 1/3.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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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 2/5 = (3*2)/5 = 6/5.

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What is the product of 2 and 1/3?

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The product of 2 and 1/3 is 2 x 1/3 = 2/3.

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What is the product of 4 and 3/4?

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The product of 4 and 3/4 is 4 x 3/4 = 12/4 = 3.

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What is the product of 5 and 1/6?

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The product of 5 and 1/6 is 5 x 1/6 = 5/6.

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What is the product of 3 and 3/5?

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The product of 3 and 3/5 is 3 x 3/5 = 9/5.

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How can you visualize multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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You can visualize it using models like area models or number lines, showing how many parts of the fraction you have.

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What is the total weight of 4 jars of candy if each jar has 3/4 Ib?

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The total weight is 4 x 3/4 = 12/4 = 3 Ib.

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What is the expression for 2 x 2/6?

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The expression for 2 x 2/6 is 4/6, which simplifies to 2/3.