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 a certain number of times.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 4?

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2 (because 1/2 x 4 = 4/2 = 2).

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How do you multiply a fraction by 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 3 x 1/4?

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3/4 (because 3 x 1/4 = 3/4).

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If you have 5 x 1/6, what is the result?

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5/6 (because 5 x 1/6 = 5/6).

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What is 3/5 x 3?

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9/5 (because 3/5 x 3 = 9/5).

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If there are 32 students and 3/8 bring lunch, how many bring lunch?

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12 students (because 3/8 of 32 = 12).

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What is 1/4 of 12?

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3 (because 1/4 x 12 = 3).

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction and the whole number.