Multiplying a Whole Number by a Fraction

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What is multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

Back

It is the process of taking a whole number and finding a part of it based on the fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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What is the result of multiplying 1 by any fraction?

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The result is the same fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the result of multiplying 0 by any fraction?

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The result is always 0.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

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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 then divide by the denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the fraction equivalent of 4/5 in decimal form?

Back

0.8

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What is 5 multiplied by 2/3?

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10/3 or 3 1/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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If you multiply 3 by 1/4, what is the result?

Back

3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

Front

What is the multiplication sentence for 5 multiplied by 1/2?

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5 x 1/2 = 5/2 or 2 1/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B