Multiplying Whole Numbers by Fractions

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What is the expression for multiplying 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 and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, representing how many parts are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, representing the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you find 1/4 of a number?

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To find 1/4 of a number, divide the number by 4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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If Jenny spent 12 days at Grandma's house, how many days did her sister spend if she spent 1/4 of that time?

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Her sister spent 3 days at Grandma's house.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the result of multiplying 6 by 1/5?

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The result is 6 x 1/5 = 6/5 or 1 1/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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How much beef does Mrs. Moscarello need for 24 tacos if each taco requires 1/5 pound?

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She needs 4 4/5 pounds of beef.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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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 product of a whole number and a fraction?

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The product is found by multiplying the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and then dividing by the denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B