Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

Front

What happens to the product when multiplying a whole number by 1?

Back

The product stays the same.

Front

If Kyle eats 1/4 of a box of mints, how much does Abby eat if she eats 2 times as much?

Back

Abby eats 2/4 of a box of mints.

Front

What is 1/7 of 14?

Back

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Front

If Mr. Bunch uses 1/5 pound of beef for each taco and makes 24 tacos, how much beef does he need?

Back

Mr. Bunch needs 4 4/5 pounds of beef.

Front

What happens to the product when multiplying a whole number by a number greater than 1?

Back

The product gets bigger.

Front

Define a fraction.

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 3/4 multiplied by 2?

Back

3/4 multiplied by 2 equals 6/4 or 1 1/2.