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 and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 a certain number of times, based on the whole number.

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What is 1/4 of a whole?

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1/4 of a whole is one part out of four equal parts of that whole.

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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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What is 3/4 of 12?

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3/4 of 12 is 9.

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If each member of a group eats 1/4 of a pizza, how many pizzas are eaten by 10 members?

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2 1/2 pizzas are eaten by 10 members.

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What is 4/6 of 18?

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4/6 of 18 is 12.

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If Sherri made 36 cupcakes and 3/4 had sprinkles, how many cupcakes had sprinkles?

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27 cupcakes had sprinkles.

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What is 1/4 of 17?

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1/4 of 17 is 4 1/4.

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What is the process to find a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.