Multiplying Fractions by 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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 you are taking that fraction and adding it to itself a certain number of times, based on the whole number.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the mixed number form of 9/5?

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1 4/5

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What is the product of 1/5 and 7?

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7/5

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the same denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the product of 5 and 4/6?

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3 2/6

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the product of 3/5 and 3?

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9/5

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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If Mrs. Lambert bought 4 jars of candy, each with 3/4 Ib, what is the total weight?

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3 Ib

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C