Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over 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 fraction and add it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 4?

Back

2.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the result of 3 x 1/4?

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3/4.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is 2/3 x 3/4?

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1/2.

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What is the relationship between addition of fractions and multiplication?

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Adding the same fraction multiple times can be represented as multiplication (e.g., 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 = 3 x 1/4).

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What is the product of 5 and 2/3?

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3 1/3.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.