Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists 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 to take that whole number of parts of 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 and keep the same denominator.

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What is the result of 11 x 2/8?

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2 3/4

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What is the result of 5 x 2/3?

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3 1/3

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What is the result of 5 x 1/8?

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5/8

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What is the result of 5 x 6/8?

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3 3/4

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What is the result of 4 x 2/3?

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2 2/3

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What does 'simplify' mean in mathematics?

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To simplify means to reduce a fraction to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.