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, as indicated by the whole number.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the product of 2 x 2/6?

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The product is 4/6, which can be simplified to 2/3.

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If each friend takes home 6/10 of a pound of slime, how much do 4 friends take home?

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4 friends take home 24/10 pounds of slime, which simplifies to 12/5 or 2 2/5 pounds.

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How many pizzas does Ms. Huynh need for 18 students if each eats 1/2 a pizza?

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Ms. Huynh needs 18/2 or 9 pizzas.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, including zero and positive integers.

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What is the total weight of candy if Mrs. Lambert bought 4 jars with 3/4 Ib each?

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The total weight is 12/4 Ib, which simplifies to 3 Ib.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.