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.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the product of 5 and 4/6?

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3 2/6

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What is 3/4 multiplied by 8?

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6

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What is the product of 3/5 and 3?

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1 4/5

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If a water bottle holds ¾ cup of water, how much water is in 15 bottles?

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45/4 cups.

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What does the shaded model represent in multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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The shaded model represents the product of the whole number and the fraction.

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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.

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What is the second step after multiplying the numerator in fraction multiplication?

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Keep the denominator the same.