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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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 as many times as the whole number indicates.

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What is the result of multiplying 5 by 4/6?

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20/6 or 10/3 when simplified.

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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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What is 3/7 of 14?

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6, because (3/7) * 14 = 6.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the total amount of water in 15 tide pool tanks if each tank has 6/9 gallons?

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10 gallons, because 15 * (6/9) = 10.

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What is 1/5 multiplied by 7?

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7/5, which can also be expressed as 1 2/5.

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How do you convert an improper 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.

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What is 5/12 multiplied by 8?

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3 4/12 or 3 1/3 when simplified.