Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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

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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number means you are taking that fraction and adding it to itself multiple times, based on the whole number.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number 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 3/4 x 8?

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6

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 5 x 4/6 in mixed number form?

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3 2/6

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 3/7 of 14?

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6

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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If a water bottle holds 3/4 cup of water, how much water is in 15 bottles?

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45/4 cups.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the result of multiplying 2 x 2/6?

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2/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C