Multiplying Fractions & Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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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 to take that fraction and add it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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The product is 2.

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How do you convert a fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert a 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 relationship between multiplication and addition in fractions?

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How can you visualize multiplying fractions?

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You can visualize multiplying fractions using area models or number lines, showing how parts of a whole combine.

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The product is 2.

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It represents the point 1 on the number line.