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. It 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 a certain number of times.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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

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What is the product of 3/4 and 4?

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The product is 12/4 or 3.

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If you have 2 x 1/3, what does this represent?

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This represents having 2 parts of 1/3 each, which equals 2/3.

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What is the total weight of 4 jars of candy, each weighing 3/4 Ib?

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The total weight is 12/4 or 3 Ib.

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How do you convert 12/4 to a whole number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator: 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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What does the expression 2 x 4/5 represent?

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It represents having 2 parts of 4/5 each, which equals 8/5.

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If each friend at a party takes home 6/10 of a pound of slime, how much do 4 friends take home?

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They take home 24/10 or 2.4 pounds of slime.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction you are multiplying.