Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same. For example, 3 x 1/5 = 3/5.

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What is the product of 3 and 1/5?

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3 x 1/5 = 3/5.

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What is the product of 1 and 2/3?

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1 x 2/3 = 2/3.

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What is the product of 1/5 and 7?

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1/5 x 7 = 7/5.

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How can you represent repeated addition using multiplication?

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Repeated addition can be represented as multiplication. For example, 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 = 5 x 1/6.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals. Examples include 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What is the product of 5 and 1/2?

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5 x 1/2 = 5/2.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 with a denominator of 4?

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The equivalent fraction of 1/2 with a denominator of 4 is 2/4.