Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 3/4, 3 is the numerator and 4 is the denominator.

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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. For example, to calculate 2 x 3/4, multiply 2 by 3 to get 6, so the answer is 6/4 or 1 1/2.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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What does it mean to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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