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, 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 you are taking that fraction and adding it to itself multiple times, based on the whole number.

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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 the product of 3/4 and 4?

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The product is 12/4 or 3.

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If you have 2 x 1/5, what does it represent?

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It represents 2 parts of 1/5, which equals 2/5.

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How do you convert a fraction to a whole number?

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If the numerator is a multiple of the denominator, divide the numerator by the denominator to get a whole number.

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What is the total weight of 4 jars of candy, each weighing 3/4 Ib?

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The total weight is 12/4 or 3 Ib.

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If each student eats 1/2 pizza and there are 18 students, how many pizzas are needed?

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You need 18/2 or 9 pizzas.

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What is 15 times 3/4?

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The product is 45/4.

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What is the whole number in the equation 5/10 = ?

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The whole number is 5.