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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). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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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. For example, 2 x 1/3 means you have two parts of one-third.

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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. For example, 3 x 2/5 = (3*2)/5 = 6/5.

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What is the product of 2 x 4/5?

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The product is 8/5, which can also be written as 1 3/5.

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If each student eats 1/2 a pizza and there are 18 students, how many pizzas are needed?

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You need 18/2 or 9 pizzas.

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What is the visual representation of multiplying fractions?

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Visual models can include area models, number lines, or pie charts that show how fractions combine.

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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.

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What is 6/10 in simplest form?

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6/10 simplifies to 3/5.

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How do you find the total amount when multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same. For example, 4 x 6/10 = (4*6)/10 = 24/10.

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What is the equivalent of 3/4 in terms of cups if you have 15 bottles?

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3/4 x 15 = 45/4 cups.