Multiplying Whole Numbers, Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Front

What do you need to write next to the numerator and denominator when your first answer is a common fraction that represents less than one whole?

Back

Factors

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What should you remember to use if your first answer is an improper fraction?

Back

Use division and the greatest common factor.

Front

What is the mixed number you get when you convert the improper fraction 21/6?

Back

3 and 1/2

Front

How much ribbon does Saisha need for 5 identical costumes if one costume requires 4 and 2/3 feet of ribbon?

Back

23 and 1/3 feet

Front

How many total hours did Rhonda exercise if she exercised for 5/6 of an hour every day for 5 days?

Back

4 and 1/6 hours

Front

What is a common fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

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

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

Front

What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction.