Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number Flashcard Part 1

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

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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number means taking that whole number of parts of the fraction. For example, 3 x 1/4 means taking 3 parts of 1/4.

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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 4?

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3 pizzas (because 3/4 of 4 is 3).

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What is the product of 12 and 1/4?

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3 (because 12 x 1/4 = 3).

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What is 2/3 of 42?

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28 (because 2/3 x 42 = 28).

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What is 2/9 of 63?

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14 (because 2/9 x 63 = 14).

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If Mr. Jones has 32 songs and 3/8 are by Post Malone, how many songs are by him?

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12 songs (because 32 x 3/8 = 12).

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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.

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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.