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 3/4 multiplied by 4?

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3 cups (3/4 * 4 = 12/4 = 3).

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If a garden is divided into 9 sections and 3/4 is planted with flowers, how many sections are planted?

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6 sections (3/4 of 9 = 6).

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What is 7 1/2 feet divided by 5?

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1 1/2 feet (7 1/2 ÷ 5 = 1 1/2).

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If a pizza is divided into 8 slices and you eat 3/4 of it, how many slices did you eat?

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6 slices (3/4 of 8 = 6).

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How far does a car travel if it goes 3/4 of a mile in 1/2 hour?

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In 2 hours, it travels 3 miles (3/4 mile in 1/2 hour means 3/4 * 4 = 3 miles).

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction you are multiplying.

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

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The result will be greater than the original fraction.