Multiplying fraction by whole number

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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 to take that fraction and add it to itself a certain number of times, as indicated by the whole number.

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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.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 9?

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The product is 6, calculated as (2 x 9) / 3 = 18 / 3 = 6.

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What is 3/2 simplified?

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3/2 simplified is 1 1/2 or 1.5.

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What is the result of 2/5 x 3?

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The result is 6/5 or 1 1/5.

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What is the product of 3/12 and 4?

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The product is 1, calculated as (3 x 4) / 12 = 12 / 12 = 1.

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What is the definition of a numerator?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the definition of a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

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Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with, and it helps in finding equivalent fractions.