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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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 same denominator.

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What is the result of 4 x 3/4?

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12/4 or 3.

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What is the result of 4 x 5/6?

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20/6 or 10/3.

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What is the result of 7/12 x 2?

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14/12 or 7/6.

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What is the result of 2/3 x 9?

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18/3 or 6.

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What is the result of 2/3 x 3?

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6/3 or 2.

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What is a numerator?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is a denominator?

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