Scaling with fractions

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What is scaling with fractions?

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Scaling with fractions involves multiplying a quantity by a fraction to find a part of that quantity.

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What does it mean when a product is greater than a whole number?

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It means that the result of multiplying a fraction by a whole number exceeds that whole number.

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If you multiply a fraction less than 1 by a whole number, what will the product be?

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The product will be less than the whole number.

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What is the result of multiplying 4 by 1 ⅓?

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The result is greater than 4.

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What happens when you multiply two fractions together?

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The product will be less than both fractions if both are less than 1.

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What is 3/4 x 9/8?

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3/4 x 9/8 = 27/32, which is more than 3/4.

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If a recipe calls for 2 ½ cups and you use 1 ½ cups, what can you say about the amount used?

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You will be using less than 2 ½ cups.

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What is the product of ½ x 4?

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The product is 2, which is less than 4.

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What does 15/3 x ⅚ equal?

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15/3 x ⅚ = 5, which is greater than 1.

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How do you determine if a product is greater than, less than, or equal to a whole number?

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Compare the fraction multiplied by the whole number to the whole number itself.