Fractions as Multiples of Unit Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How can you express a fraction as a product of a whole number and a unit fraction?

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To express a fraction as a product of a whole number and a unit fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remaining part as a unit fraction.

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What is the product of 6 and 1/2?

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6 x 1/2 = 6/2.

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How do you write 10/6 as a product of a whole number and a unit fraction?

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10/6 can be written as 10 x 1/6.

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What is the product of 7 and 1/8?

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7 x 1/8 = 7/8.

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What is the result of 9 x 1/5?

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9 x 1/5 = 9/5.

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How can you express 6/6 as a product of a whole number and a unit fraction?

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6/6 can be expressed as 6 x 1/6.

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What does it mean to multiply a whole number by a unit fraction?

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Multiplying a whole number by a unit fraction means to take that whole number and divide it into equal parts as defined by the unit fraction.

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If you have 3 x 1/4, what fraction does it represent?

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3 x 1/4 = 3/4.

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What is the relationship between fractions and multiples of unit fractions?

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Fractions can be seen as multiples of unit fractions, where the fraction is a sum of several unit fractions.