8 times 1/3 as a fraction
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how to express the product of 8 and 1/3 as a single fraction. This involves multiplying the whole number by the fraction.
Answer
The product of 8 and \( \frac{1}{3} \) is \( \frac{8}{3} \).
Answer for screen readers
The product of 8 and ( \frac{1}{3} ) expressed as a single fraction is ( \frac{8}{3} ).
Steps to Solve
- Express the whole number as a fraction
Convert the whole number 8 into a fraction by writing it over 1. This gives us:
$$ 8 = \frac{8}{1} $$
- Multiply the fractions
Now, we will multiply the two fractions, $\frac{8}{1}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$. To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and then multiply the denominators:
$$ \frac{8}{1} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{8 \times 1}{1 \times 3} $$
This simplifies to:
$$ \frac{8}{3} $$
- Final form
The product of 8 and $\frac{1}{3}$ expressed as a single fraction is:
$$ \frac{8}{3} $$
The product of 8 and ( \frac{1}{3} ) expressed as a single fraction is ( \frac{8}{3} ).
More Information
Expressing a whole number and a fraction as a single fraction is a useful skill in arithmetic, especially in cooking, measurements, and other practical applications.
Tips
- Forgetting to convert the whole number to a fraction: Always convert whole numbers to fractions by writing them over 1 before multiplying.
- Incorrectly multiplying fractions: Ensure that you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together correctly.
