Multiply Whole Number by a Fraction

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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 whole number by a fraction?

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Multiplying a whole number by a fraction means finding a part of that whole number. For example, 3 x 1/2 means finding half of 3.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, 4 x 3/5 = (4 x 3) / 5 = 12 / 5 = 2.4.

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What is 1/4 of 100?

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1/4 of 100 is 25.

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If Jenny spent 7 days at Grandma's house, how many days did her sister spend if she spent 6/7 of that time?

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Her sister spent 6 days at Grandma's house.

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What is 5/6 of 30?

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5/6 of 30 is 25.

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If a notepad is 3/4 of an inch thick, how thick will 8 notepads be stacked?

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8 notepads will be 6 inches thick.

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What is 1/4 of a dozen roses?

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1/4 of a dozen (12) roses is 3 roses.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is the formula for finding a fraction of a number?

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The formula is: (Fraction) x (Whole Number) = Part.