Multiply Fractions and 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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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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 to take that whole number of parts of the fraction.

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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 denominator the same.

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What is the result of 3/4 x 8?

Back

6

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What is the result of 3/6 x 8?

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4

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What is the result of 3/5 x 3? (in mixed number form)

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1 4/5

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What is the result of 3 x 5/6? (in mixed number form)

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2 3/6

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What is the result of 5 x 4/6? (in mixed number form)

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3 2/6

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction.