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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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How do you find 3/7 of 14?

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Multiply 14 by 3/7: (14 * 3) / 7 = 6.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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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 1 4/5.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the same denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 3/5 × 3?

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1 4/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What does the shaded model represent in fraction multiplication?

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It visually shows how many parts of the whole are being considered when multiplying.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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What is 3/4 x 8?

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6.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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

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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 result of 3/4 of 8?

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6.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C