Multiply Fractions by Whole Number

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What is the process of multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

Back

To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator (top number) of the fraction by the whole number, and keep the denominator (bottom number) the same.

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What is 2 x 10/5?

Back

4

Front

What is 7 x 3/2?

Back

10 1/2

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What is 5 x 4/2?

Back

10

Front

What is 12 x 3/4?

Back

9

Front

What is 3 x 9/6?

Back

4 1/2

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts.

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How can you simplify the multiplication of a fraction by a whole number?

Back

You can simplify by reducing the fraction before multiplying, if possible.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number.