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 2/3 x 4?

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8/3 or 2 2/3.

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What is the mixed number form of 18/10?

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1 8/10.

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If you have 5/6 of a mile and you want to find out how much that is for 5 days, what operation do you use?

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You multiply 5/6 by 5.

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What is the result of 5/6 x 5?

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25/6.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is 3/8 of 32?

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12.

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If a class has 32 students and 3/8 bring their lunch, how do you find the number of students bringing lunch?

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Multiply 3/8 by 32.