Multiplying Fractions (Whole X fraction and fraction by fraction

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 and keep the denominator the same. For example, 7 x 2/5 = (7 x 2)/5 = 14/5.

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What is the product of 9 and 3/2?

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The product is 27/2.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (2/3) x (3/4) = (2 x 3)/(3 x 4) = 6/12 = 1/2.

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

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

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What is 6 x 1/3?

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The product is 2.

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Which expression equals 7 x 2/5?

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14/5.

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What is a visual model for multiplying fractions?

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A visual model can be a number line or area model that shows how fractions combine.