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. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 3/4, 3 is the part and 4 is the 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. For example, 3 x 1/2 means you have 1/2 added together 3 times, which equals 3/2.

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

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What is the result of multiplying 3 by 5/6?

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The result is 2 and 2/6 or 2.33.

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What does the shaded model represent in fraction multiplication?

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The shaded model visually represents the part of the whole that is being multiplied. For example, if 2/3 of a shape is shaded, it shows how much of that shape is being considered.

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What is the product of 3/5 and 3?

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The product is 9/5.

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What is the multiplication equation for 3 x 3/4?

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The equation is 3 x 3/4 = 2 and 1/4.

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What is the result of multiplying 1 by 3/4?

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The result is 3/4.

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How do 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 over the original denominator.

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What is the total weight of 4 jars of candy, each containing 3/4 lb?

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The total weight is 3 lbs.