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, 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 you are taking that fraction and adding it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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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 x 1/3?

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The product is 2/3.

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If you have 4 jars of candy, each containing 3/4 Ib, how do you find the total weight?

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Multiply the number of jars (4) by the weight of each jar (3/4): 4 x 3/4 = 12/4.

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What is the total weight of 4 jars of candy if each jar has 3/4 Ib?

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The total weight is 12/4 Ib.

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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 visualize multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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You can use area models or number lines to show how many parts of the fraction you have.

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What is 15 x 3/4?

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The product is 45/4.