Multiply fraction by whole number (procedure)

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What is the procedure to 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. Then simplify if necessary.

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What does the numerator of a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts.

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

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number.