Multiplying Fractions

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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 you are taking that fraction and adding it to itself multiple times, based on the whole number.

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What is the product of a number and a fraction greater than 1?

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The product will be greater than the original number.

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What is the product of a number and a fraction less than 1?

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The product will be less than the original number.

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What is the product of a number and a fraction equal to 1?

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The product will be equal to the original number.

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How do you determine if the product of a number and a fraction is greater than, less than, or equal to the number?

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Compare the fraction to 1: if it's greater than 1, the product is greater; if it's less than 1, the product is less; if it's equal to 1, the product is equal.

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What is the product of 8 and 5/3?

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The product is greater than 8.

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What is the product of 3 and 1/2?

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The product is less than 3.

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What is the product of 64 and 7/4?

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The product is greater than 64.

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What is the product of 9 and 5/5?

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The product is equal to 9.