Multiplying Fractions with Models and Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over 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 adding that fraction to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

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What is the multiplication expression for 2 x 1/5?

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2 x 1/5 means you have two parts of one-fifth.

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How do you represent 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 using multiplication?

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This can be represented as 5 x 1/6.

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What is the result of 1/4 x 9?

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1/4 x 9 = 9/4.

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What does a number line represent in multiplication of fractions?

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A number line can visually show the multiples of a fraction.

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What is the visual model for 6 x 1/3?

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A visual model would show 6 groups of 1/3.

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How do you find the product of a fraction and a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the same denominator.

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What is the multiplication expression for 2 x 2/6?

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2 x 2/6 means you have two parts of two-sixths.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and then multiply the denominators together.