Multiplying Unit Fractions and Models

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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What does multiplying a fraction by a whole number mean?

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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number means you are taking that fraction multiple times. For example, 1/2 x 3 means you have 1/2 added together 3 times.

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What is the result of 1/2 x 3?

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3/2 or 1 1/2.

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How do you multiply a unit fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/3 x 3 = 3/3 = 1.

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What is the multiplication equation for 1/4 x 5?

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1/4 x 5 = 5/4 or 1 1/4.

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What is the result of 1/5 x 10?

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2.

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What does 2/3 x 3 equal?

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2.

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What is the result of 1/7 x 2?

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2/7.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4 or 3/2.