Multiplying Whole Numbers by Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, then divide by the denominator.

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What is 1/5 of 8?

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1/5 of 8 is 8 ÷ 5 = 1.6 or 1 3/5.

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If a recipe calls for 1/4 of a cup of sugar for each batch, how much sugar is needed for 3 batches?

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3 x 1/4 = 3/4 of a cup.

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What is 1/7 of 14?

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1/7 of 14 is 14 ÷ 7 = 2.

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What is the result of multiplying 3 by 1/5?

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3 x 1/5 = 3/5.

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If Jenny spent 12 days at Grandma's house, how many days did her sister spend if she spent 1/4 of that time?

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1/4 of 12 days = 12 ÷ 4 = 3 days.

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What is the first step in multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction.