Multiply Whole Numbers by Fractions

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What does it mean to multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiplying a whole number by a fraction means finding a part of that whole number. The fraction represents how many parts of the whole number you are taking.

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What is the formula for multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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The formula is: Whole Number x (Numerator / Denominator). For example, 12 x (3/4) = 12 x 3 / 4.

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Calculate: 12 x 3/4

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9

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What is 4/6 of 24?

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16

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Calculate: 35 x 2/5

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14

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Calculate: 20 x 5/25

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4

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Calculate: 5/12 x 7

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2 11/12

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a numerator?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.