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 and consists 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 to take that whole number of parts of the fraction. For example, 3 x 1/2 means taking 3 halves.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same. For example, 5 x 4/6 = (5 x 4)/6.

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What is the result of 5 x 4/6?

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20/6.

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What is the result of 3/5 x 3?

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9/5.

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What is the result of 8 x 4/8?

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32/8.

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What is the result of 2 x 9/12?

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18/12.

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What is the result of 7 x 6/7?

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42/7.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of 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 of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.