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 a certain number of times.

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What is the product of 2 x 1/5?

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2 x 1/5 = 2/5.

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What is the product of 2 x 2/5?

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2 x 2/5 = 4/5.

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What is the product of 2 x 4/5?

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2 x 4/5 = 8/5.

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What is the product of 2 x 8/5?

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2 x 8/5 = 16/5.

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How do you find the total amount when multiplying 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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If Ariel uses 15 water bottles of 3/4 cup each, how do you calculate the total cups of water?

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Multiply 15 by 3/4: 15 x 3/4 = 45/4 cups.

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

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Multiply 4 by 3/4: 4 x 3/4 = 12/4 lbs.

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

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The whole number is 5.