Multiplying Whole Number by Fraction

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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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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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

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What is the result of multiplying 15 by 6/9?

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10 (15 * 6/9 = 10).

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If one lap around the track is 1/6 mile, how far is 8 laps?

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1 and 2/6 miles (8 * 1/6 = 8/6 = 1 and 2/6).

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What is 1/5 of a pound multiplied by 8?

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1 and 3/5 pounds (1/5 * 8 = 8/5 = 1 and 3/5).

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If Jenny spent 12 days at Grandma's, how many days did her sister spend if she spent 1/4 of that time?

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3 days (12 * 1/4 = 3).

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How do you convert a fraction to a mixed number?

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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 total amount of dog food needed for 2 dogs for 6 days if each dog gets 2/3 cup daily?

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8 cups (2 dogs * 2/3 cup/day * 6 days = 8 cups).

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 3 and 4?

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12 (the smallest number that is a multiple of both 3 and 4).