Multiply Fractions by Whole Number

Front

What is the product of a whole number and a fraction?

Back

To find the product of a whole number and a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and then divide by the denominator.

Front

What is 7 x 3/2?

Back

10 1/2

Front

What is 6 x 1/2?

Back

3

Front

What is 8 x 3/6?

Back

4

Front

What is 9 x 2/6?

Back

3

Front

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

Back

Identify the whole number and the fraction.

Front

What is the second step when multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Multiply the numerator by the whole number.

Front

What is the third step when multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Divide the product by the denominator.

Front

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

Front

What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts.