Fraction by a Whole Number

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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).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number, and keep the denominator the same. Simplify if necessary.

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What is 1/2 of 10?

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

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What is 3/4 of 16?

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12 (3/4 x 16 = 48/4 = 12).

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If you have 5/6 of a pizza and you want to find out how much that is if the pizza has 30 slices, how do you calculate it?

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5/6 x 30 = 25 slices.

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If Jenny spent 7 days at Grandma's house and her sister spent 6/7 of that time, how many days did her sister spend there?

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6 days (6/7 x 7 = 6).

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Ethan played games during 5/8 of his 8 physical education classes. How many classes did he play games?

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5 classes (5/8 x 8 = 5).

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Ethan spent 3/5 of his 10 physical education classes outside. How many classes were held outside?

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6 classes (3/5 x 10 = 6).