Multiply Fractions by Whole Number

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What is the result of multiplying 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 denominator the same.

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What is 9 x 3/6?

Back

4 1/2

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What is 6 x 1/2?

Back

3

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What is 2 x 10/5?

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4

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What is 12 x 3/4?

Back

9

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What is 8 x 3/6?

Back

4

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does the term 'numerator' mean?

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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 does the term 'denominator' mean?

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

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and then multiply the denominators together.