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 and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 multiple times, based on the whole number.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the product of 3/5 and 3?

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1 4/5

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the multiplication expression for 2 times 4/5?

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2 x 4/5

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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If a water bottle holds 3/4 cup of water, how much water is in 15 bottles?

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45/4 cups of water.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 3/4 multiplied by 8?

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6

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the whole number in the fraction 5/10?

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5

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C