Multiplying Fractions with Whole Numbers

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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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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.

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What is the result of multiplying 5 by 2/3?

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3 1/3

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplified form of 11 x 2/8?

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2 3/4

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the product of 8 and 1/5?

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1 3/5

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What is the definition of a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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What is the result of multiplying 12 by 5/4?

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15

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How do you find a common denominator for fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.