6.3 Fraction and Whole Number Multiplication

Front

What is the product of 1/4 and 9?

Back

9/4

Front

If Eric practices 3/4 hour every day for 7 days, how many hours does he practice in total?

Back

5 1/4 hours

Front

Which expression does not equal the product of 4 and 5/9?

Back

4 × 9/5

Front

If there are 21 students in a class and 2/3 ride the bus, how many do not ride the bus?

Back

7

Front

What is the total rainfall over 4 weeks if the average is 7/12 inch per week?

Back

2 1/3 inches

Front

Define multiplication of fractions.

Back

Multiplication of fractions involves multiplying the numerators and denominators to find the product.

Front

What is a whole number?

Back

A whole number is a non-negative integer (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.

Front

What is the formula for multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.