Multiplying Whole Numbers by Fractions

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

Back

When you multiply a whole number by a fraction, you find a part of the whole number. For example, 3 x 1/4 = 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 and then divide by the denominator. For example, 4 x 1/3 = 4/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 6 x 1/5?

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6 x 1/5 = 6/5 or 1 1/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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If a recipe calls for 1/5 of a pound of chicken per person, how much is needed for 8 people?

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1/5 x 8 = 8/5 or 1 3/5 pounds.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the value of 12 x 1/3?

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12 x 1/3 = 4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the expression for 5 multiplied by 1/6?

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5 x 1/6 = 5/6.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Multiplying by a fraction is the same as dividing by its reciprocal. For example, 3 x 1/4 is the same as 3 ÷ 4.

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What is 3 x 1/5?

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3 x 1/5 = 3/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C