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 consists of a numerator (top number) and 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 involves scaling the fraction by that whole number, effectively finding that many parts of the fraction.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, 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 multiplying 3/8 by 56?

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The result is 21.

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What is the result of multiplying 7/9 by 18?

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The result is 14.

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What is the result of multiplying 7/8 by 32?

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The result is 28.

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What is the result of multiplying 3/4 by 16?

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The result is 12.

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What is the result of multiplying 4/9 by 45?

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The result is 20.

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What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

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Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with, and it helps in finding equivalent fractions.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.