Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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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. For example, 3 x 1/4 = 3/4.

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What does 5 x 1/6 represent?

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5 x 1/6 represents adding 1/6 five times, which equals 5/6.

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What is the result of 1 x 2/3?

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1 x 2/3 = 2/3, because multiplying by 1 does not change the value of the fraction.

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What is the result of 3 x 1/5?

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3 x 1/5 = 3/5, which means three parts of a whole that is divided into five equal parts.

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What is the result of 2 x 2/4?

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2 x 2/4 = 1, because 2/4 simplifies to 1/2, and 2 x 1/2 = 1.

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What does 5 x 3/4 equal?

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5 x 3/4 = 15/4, which can be expressed as 3 3/4 when converted to a mixed number.

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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 3 1/2.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.