multiply 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).

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

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Multiplying a whole number by a fraction means taking that whole number and dividing it into equal parts as indicated by the fraction.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, then divide by the denominator.

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What is the product of 2 and 1/3?

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2 x 1/3 = 2/3.

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If a bag is 1/3 full and it weighs 10 pounds, how much is in the bag?

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1/3 of 10 pounds = 10 x 1/3 = 3 and 1/3 pounds.

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What is the formula to find the total amount when multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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Total amount = Whole number x Fraction.

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What is 5 x 1/8?

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5 x 1/8 = 5/8.

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How do you convert a 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 whole number in the fraction 5/10?

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The whole number is 5.

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If a recipe calls for 2/5 of a pound of chicken per person, how much is needed for 8 people?

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2/5 x 8 = 16/5 = 3 and 1/5 pounds.