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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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. Simplify if necessary.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/5 by 24?

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4 4/5 (pounds of beef needed for 24 tacos).

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If a recipe calls for 2/5 of a pound of chicken per person, how much is needed for 8 people?

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3 1/5 (pounds of chicken needed for 8 people).

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is 2/3 of 10 pounds?

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6 2/3 (pounds of dog food in the bag).

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If 1/4 of 24 roses are white, how many white roses are there?

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6 (white roses).

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What is the numerator in the fraction 3/4?

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3 (the numerator is the top number in a fraction).

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What is the denominator in the fraction 3/4?

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4 (the denominator is the bottom number in a fraction).

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.