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 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 3/10 of 3?

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9/10

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If Sherri made 36 cupcakes and 3/4 had sprinkles, how many cupcakes had sprinkles?

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27 cupcakes had sprinkles.

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What is 4/6 of 18?

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12

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If Sarah needs 1/3 cup of flour for 1 pie, how much does she need for 9 pies?

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3 cups of flour.

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What is half of 9 pounds?

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4 1/2 pounds.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the fraction and the whole number you are multiplying.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by 4?

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2.