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 $$\frac{2}{5}$$ , 2 is the part and 5 is the whole.

If you multiply $$4 \times \frac{1}{2}$$ , what is the result?

The result is $$\frac{4 \times 1}{2} = \frac{4}{2} = 2$$ .

How can you visualize multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

You can visualize it using models, such as area models or number lines, where the whole number indicates how many times to take the fraction.

What is an example of multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

An example is $$5 \times \frac{3}{4}$$ , which equals $$\frac{5 \times 3}{4} = \frac{15}{4}$$ .

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, $$2 \frac{1}{3}$$ means 2 whole parts and 1/3 of another part.

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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.

What is the relationship between fractions and division?

Fractions can be interpreted as division. For example, $$\frac{3}{4}$$ means 3 divided by 4.

What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with. It involves reducing the fraction to its simplest form.

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

To simplify a fraction means to divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, $$\frac{4}{8}$$ simplifies to $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is a number line and how is it used with fractions?

A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It can be used to visualize fractions and their multiplication by showing the distance between fractions.

Multiplying Fractions by Whole Number 4th Grade Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fraction?

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the product of a whole number and a fraction?

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The product of a whole number and a fraction is a new fraction where the numerator is the product of the whole number and the fraction's numerator, and the denominator remains the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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

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

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