Multiplying Fractions by whole numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 as many times as the whole number indicates.

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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 product of 3/4 and 2?

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3/4 × 2 = 6/4 or 1 1/2.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction and the whole number you are multiplying.

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What is 5 × 4/6 in mixed number form?

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5 × 4/6 = 3 2/6.

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What is the result of 6/10 × 3?

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6/10 × 3 = 1 8/10.

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What is the result of 5/12 × 8?

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5/12 × 8 = 3 4/12.