Multiply 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 a certain number of times, based on the whole number.

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

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The formula is: Whole Number x (Numerator/Denominator) = (Whole Number x Numerator) / Denominator.

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Calculate: 8 x 1/4

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8 x 1/4 = 8/4 = 2.

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Calculate: 4 x 5/6

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4 x 5/6 = 20/6 = 10/3.

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Calculate: 1/2 x 10

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1/2 x 10 = 10/2 = 5.

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Calculate: 2/3 x 9

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2/3 x 9 = 18/3 = 6.

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Calculate: 1/7 x 8

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1/7 x 8 = 8/7.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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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 the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.