Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers Worksheet
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Step-by-step solution for: Multiplying Fractions Worksheets
The task involves multiplying fractions by whole numbers. Let's solve each problem step by step.
1. Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number.
2. Keep the denominator the same.
3. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.
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- Multiply the numerator $1$ by $4$: $1 \times 4 = 4$.
- The denominator remains $15$.
- Result: $\frac{4}{15}$.
Answer: $\frac{4}{15}$
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- Multiply the numerator $3$ by $3$: $3 \times 3 = 9$.
- The denominator remains $13$.
- Result: $\frac{9}{13}$.
Answer: $\frac{9}{13}$
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- Multiply the numerator $4$ by $2$: $4 \times 2 = 8$.
- The denominator remains $11$.
- Result: $\frac{8}{11}$.
Answer: $\frac{8}{11}$
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- Multiply the numerator $2$ by $4$: $2 \times 4 = 8$.
- The denominator remains $23$.
- Result: $\frac{8}{23}$.
Answer: $\frac{8}{23}$
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- Multiply the numerator $4$ by $2$: $4 \times 2 = 8$.
- The denominator remains $21$.
- Result: $\frac{8}{21}$.
Answer: $\frac{8}{21}$
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- Multiply the numerator $2$ by $2$: $2 \times 2 = 4$.
- The denominator remains $8$.
- Simplify $\frac{4}{8}$: Divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is $4$: $\frac{4 \div 4}{8 \div 4} = \frac{1}{2}$.
- Result: $\frac{1}{2}$.
Answer: $\frac{1}{2}$
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- Multiply the numerator $5$ by $1$: $5 \times 1 = 5$.
- The denominator remains $12$.
- Result: $\frac{5}{12}$.
Answer: $\frac{5}{12}$
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- Multiply the whole number $3$ by the numerator $2$: $3 \times 2 = 6$.
- The denominator remains $17$.
- Result: $\frac{6}{17}$.
Answer: $\frac{6}{17}$
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- Multiply the whole number $5$ by the numerator $3$: $5 \times 3 = 15$.
- The denominator remains $19$.
- Result: $\frac{15}{19}$.
Answer: $\frac{15}{19}$
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- Multiply the whole number $6$ by the numerator $2$: $6 \times 2 = 12$.
- The denominator remains $13$.
- Result: $\frac{12}{13}$.
Answer: $\frac{12}{13}$
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1. $\frac{4}{15}$
2. $\frac{9}{13}$
3. $\frac{8}{11}$
4. $\frac{8}{23}$
5. $\frac{8}{21}$
6. $\frac{1}{2}$
7. $\frac{5}{12}$
8. $\frac{6}{17}$
9. $\frac{15}{19}$
10. $\frac{12}{13}$
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1) & \frac{4}{15} \\
2) & \frac{9}{13} \\
3) & \frac{8}{11} \\
4) & \frac{8}{23} \\
5) & \frac{8}{21} \\
6) & \frac{1}{2} \\
7) & \frac{5}{12} \\
8) & \frac{6}{17} \\
9) & \frac{15}{19} \\
10) & \frac{12}{13} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
General Approach:
1. Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number.
2. Keep the denominator the same.
3. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.
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Problem 1: $\frac{1}{15} \times 4$
- Multiply the numerator $1$ by $4$: $1 \times 4 = 4$.
- The denominator remains $15$.
- Result: $\frac{4}{15}$.
Answer: $\frac{4}{15}$
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Problem 2: $\frac{3}{13} \times 3$
- Multiply the numerator $3$ by $3$: $3 \times 3 = 9$.
- The denominator remains $13$.
- Result: $\frac{9}{13}$.
Answer: $\frac{9}{13}$
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Problem 3: $\frac{4}{11} \times 2$
- Multiply the numerator $4$ by $2$: $4 \times 2 = 8$.
- The denominator remains $11$.
- Result: $\frac{8}{11}$.
Answer: $\frac{8}{11}$
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Problem 4: $\frac{2}{23} \times 4$
- Multiply the numerator $2$ by $4$: $2 \times 4 = 8$.
- The denominator remains $23$.
- Result: $\frac{8}{23}$.
Answer: $\frac{8}{23}$
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Problem 5: $\frac{4}{21} \times 2$
- Multiply the numerator $4$ by $2$: $4 \times 2 = 8$.
- The denominator remains $21$.
- Result: $\frac{8}{21}$.
Answer: $\frac{8}{21}$
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Problem 6: $\frac{2}{8} \times 2$
- Multiply the numerator $2$ by $2$: $2 \times 2 = 4$.
- The denominator remains $8$.
- Simplify $\frac{4}{8}$: Divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is $4$: $\frac{4 \div 4}{8 \div 4} = \frac{1}{2}$.
- Result: $\frac{1}{2}$.
Answer: $\frac{1}{2}$
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Problem 7: $\frac{5}{12} \times 1$
- Multiply the numerator $5$ by $1$: $5 \times 1 = 5$.
- The denominator remains $12$.
- Result: $\frac{5}{12}$.
Answer: $\frac{5}{12}$
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Problem 8: $3 \times \frac{2}{17}$
- Multiply the whole number $3$ by the numerator $2$: $3 \times 2 = 6$.
- The denominator remains $17$.
- Result: $\frac{6}{17}$.
Answer: $\frac{6}{17}$
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Problem 9: $5 \times \frac{3}{19}$
- Multiply the whole number $5$ by the numerator $3$: $5 \times 3 = 15$.
- The denominator remains $19$.
- Result: $\frac{15}{19}$.
Answer: $\frac{15}{19}$
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Problem 10: $6 \times \frac{2}{13}$
- Multiply the whole number $6$ by the numerator $2$: $6 \times 2 = 12$.
- The denominator remains $13$.
- Result: $\frac{12}{13}$.
Answer: $\frac{12}{13}$
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Final Answers:
1. $\frac{4}{15}$
2. $\frac{9}{13}$
3. $\frac{8}{11}$
4. $\frac{8}{23}$
5. $\frac{8}{21}$
6. $\frac{1}{2}$
7. $\frac{5}{12}$
8. $\frac{6}{17}$
9. $\frac{15}{19}$
10. $\frac{12}{13}$
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1) & \frac{4}{15} \\
2) & \frac{9}{13} \\
3) & \frac{8}{11} \\
4) & \frac{8}{23} \\
5) & \frac{8}{21} \\
6) & \frac{1}{2} \\
7) & \frac{5}{12} \\
8) & \frac{6}{17} \\
9) & \frac{15}{19} \\
10) & \frac{12}{13} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplying fractions by whole numbers worksheets.