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 and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a numerator?

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

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What is a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator and keep the denominator the same.

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What is a mixed number?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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

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The product of a fraction and a whole number is found by multiplying the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keeping the denominator the same.

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