Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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

Back

Multiplying a fraction by a whole number means to take that fraction and add it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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What is the product of a whole number and 1?

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The product stays the same as the whole number.

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What is 1/2 of 8?

Back

4

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If you multiply 3/4 by 2, what do you get?

Back

3/2 or 1 1/2.

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What is the first step in multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Convert the whole number into a fraction by placing it over 1.

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is 1/3 of 9?

Back

3

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

Back

Abby eats 2/4 or 1/2 of the box.

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What is the total weight of 4 jars of candy if each jar has 3/4 Ib?

Back

The total weight is 12/4 or 3 Ib.