Multiply a unit fraction by a whole number

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How do you multiply a unit fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a unit fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator (1) by the whole number and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/4 of 8 is 1*8/4 = 8/4 = 2.

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What is 1/6 of 36?

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6

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What is 1/4 of 24?

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6

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What is 1/4 of 28?

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7

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What is 1/8 of 16?

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2

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What is 1/9 of 54?

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6

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If you have 1/3 of 12, how much do you have?

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4

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number means to divide the number into equal parts and take the specified number of those parts.

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What is the formula to find a fraction of a number?

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The formula is: (Fraction) x (Whole Number) = (Result). For example, (1/4) x (20) = 5.