multiplying fractions by 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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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, based on the whole number.

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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 keep the same denominator. For example, 5 x 3/4 = (5*3)/4 = 15/4.

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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 1 3/4.

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

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Identify the whole number and the fraction you are multiplying.

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What is the result of 5 x 7/3?

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35/3.

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What is the result of 6/10 x 3 in mixed number form?

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1 8/10.

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What is the result of 5/12 x 8 in mixed number form?

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3 4/12.

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What is the result of 9 x 3/5?

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27/5.