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

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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 over the original denominator.

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What is the product of 5 and 4/6?

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3 2/6

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How do you find 3/7 of 14?

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Multiply 3/7 by 14: (3/7) * 14 = 6.

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What is 3/4 multiplied by 8?

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3/4 x 8 = 6.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and then multiply the denominators together.

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What is a mixed number?

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

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How do you simplify the fraction 20/6?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2. So, 20/6 simplifies to 10/3 or 3 1/3.

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What does the term 'denominator' refer to in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.