Whole number and Fraction Multiplication using models

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What is multiplication of whole numbers and fractions?

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Multiplication of whole numbers and fractions involves finding a part of a whole number using a fraction. It can be visualized using models like area models or number lines.

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What does the expression 6 x 1/5 represent?

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It represents taking 1/5 of the whole number 6, which can be visualized as dividing 6 into 5 equal parts and taking 1 of those parts.

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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 mixed number equivalent of 15/6?

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2 1/2.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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The result is a fraction that represents a part of the whole number.

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What does the expression 3 x 3/8 mean?

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It means taking 3 parts of 3/8, which can be visualized as 3 groups of 3/8.

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Which fraction model represents 6 x 1/3?

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Model A represents 6 x 1/3.

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What is the difference between 4 x 2/6 and 2/6 + 2/6 + 2/6?

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4 x 2/6 equals 8/6, while 2/6 + 2/6 + 2/6 equals 6/6, which is 1.

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How can you visualize multiplication of fractions?

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You can visualize multiplication of fractions using area models, where the length and width represent the fractions being multiplied.

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What is the product of 5 and 1/6?

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The product is 5/6.