Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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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 a certain number of times.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, 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 the relationship between multiplication and addition in fractions?

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What is a common mistake when multiplying fractions?

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A common mistake is to multiply the denominators instead of just the numerators when multiplying a fraction by a whole number.