Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers

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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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How do you multiply 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. For example, 2/3 x 4 = (2x4)/3 = 8/3.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 8?

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The product is 4. (1/2) x 8 = 8/2 = 4.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 9/4?

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The mixed number is 2 1/4.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2x3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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What is the product of 3/5 and 10?

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The product is 6. (3/5) x 10 = 30/5 = 6.

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If a recipe calls for 2/3 of a cup of sugar for one batch, how much sugar is needed for 4 batches?

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You need 8/3 cups or 2 2/3 cups of sugar.

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What is the result of multiplying 5/8 by 4?

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The result is 2 1/2. (5/8) x 4 = 20/8 = 2 1/2.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a non-negative integer, which includes 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on.