Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

Back

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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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. For example, 2/3 x 4 = (2x4)/3 = 8/3.

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What does 'of' mean in math when dealing with fractions?

Back

'Of' means to multiply. For example, '7/8 of 32' means 7/8 x 32.

Front

Evaluate 7/8 of 32.

Back

28

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Evaluate 2/3 x 15.

Back

10

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction less than 1?

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The result will be less than the whole number. For example, 2 x 2/4 = 1.

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Evaluate 2 x 2/4.

Back

1

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Evaluate 4/5 of 45.

Back

36

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What is the formula to find 'of' in fractions?

Back

To find 'of' in fractions, use the formula: (numerator/denominator) x whole number.

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If Joe fed each cat 2/3 cup of food and there are 12 cats, how much food did he feed them altogether?

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8 cups.