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 to take that fraction and add it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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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.

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What is the product of 5/12 and 8?

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3 4/12 or 3.33 (as a decimal).

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 5 multiplied by 4/6?

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20/6 or 3 1/3 when simplified.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, 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 3/7 of 14?

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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 1/5 multiplied by 7?

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7/5 or 1 2/5 as a mixed number.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 2/3 multiplied by 8?

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16/3 or 5 1/3 as a mixed number.

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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 proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C