Multiply Whole Number by a Fraction

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

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When you multiply a whole number by a fraction, you find a part of that whole number. For example, 5/6 x 30 = 25.

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How do you calculate 3/4 of a number?

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To calculate 3/4 of a number, multiply the number by 3 and then divide by 4. For example, 3/4 of 8 is (3 x 8) / 4 = 6.

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If a notepad is 3/4 of an inch thick, how thick are 8 notepads stacked?

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To find the total thickness, multiply the thickness of one notepad by the number of notepads: 3/4 x 8 = 6 inches.

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a whole?

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Finding a fraction of a whole means determining how much of that whole is represented by the fraction. For example, 1/3 of 24 is 8.

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How do you find 3/5 of a number?

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To find 3/5 of a number, multiply the number by 3 and then divide by 5. For example, 3/5 of 10 is (3 x 10) / 5 = 6.

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What is the process to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and then divide by the denominator. For example, 5/8 x 16 = (5 x 16) / 8 = 10.

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If Ethan spent 3/5 of his classes outside, how do you calculate the number of classes?

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Multiply the total number of classes by 3/5. If he had 10 classes, then 3/5 x 10 = 6 classes outside.

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What is 5/8 of 8?

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5/8 of 8 is calculated by multiplying: (5 x 8) / 8 = 5.

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How do you find 1/3 of 24?

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To find 1/3 of 24, divide 24 by 3: 24 / 3 = 8.

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

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