Multiply Whole Numbers by Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you multiply 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. Then simplify if necessary.

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What is the product of a whole number and a fraction?

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The product is a fraction where the numerator is the product of the whole number and the fraction's numerator, and the denominator remains the same.