Multiplying Fractions and 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 whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same. For example, 3 x 2/5 = (3*2)/5 = 6/5.

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What is the result of 1 x 2/3?

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2/3

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What is the result of 2 x 2/4?

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1

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What is the result of 1/5 x 7?

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7/5

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What is the result of 5 x 2/3?

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3 1/3

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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.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts you have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.