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 to take that fraction of the whole number. For example, 3/4 of 8 means to find 3/4 of 8.

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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 by the whole number and keep the same denominator. For example, 2/3 x 4 = (2x4)/3 = 8/3.

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What is 3/7 of 14?

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6

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What is 5 x 4/6?

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20/6

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If there are 32 students in a class and 3/8 bring their own lunches, how many students bring their lunch?

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12

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What is 1/5 x 7?

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7/5

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What is 3/4 of 12?

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9

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction and the whole number.

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

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The result is a new fraction that can be simplified if necessary.