Multiply Fractions by Whole Number

Front

What is the result of multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

Back

To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 5 x 4/2?

Back

10

Front

What is 8 x 3/6?

Back

4

Front

What is 6 x 1/2?

Back

3

Front

What is 12 x 3/4?

Back

9

Front

What is 9 x 2/6?

Back

3

Front

How do you simplify a fraction before multiplying?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

Front

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

Back

The first step is to convert the whole number into a fraction by placing it over 1.