Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers

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

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The first step is to multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number.

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What is the result of 5 x 1/8?

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5/8

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the result of 5 x 6/8?

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3 3/4

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What is the result of 2 x 9/10?

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1 4/5

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What is the result of 25 x 1/10?

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2 1/2

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What is the result of 4 x 3/4?

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3

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What is a mixed number?

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