Multiplying a Whole Number Times a Fraction

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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 whole number by a fraction?

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Multiplying a whole number by a fraction means finding a part of that whole number based on the fraction's value.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, then divide by the denominator.

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What is the result of 3 x 1/2?

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1 1/2 (or 1.5).

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What is the result of 4 x 3/5?

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12/5 or 2 2/5.

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What is the result of 5 x 1/4?

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5/4 or 1 1/4.

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What is the result of 6 x 2/3?

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4.

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What is the result of 8 x 1/8?

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1.

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What is the result of 10 x 1/10?

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1.

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What is the result of 11 x 1/9?

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1 2/9.