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you turn the whole number into a fraction by putting it over one. example: 3/4 x 5 = 3/4 x 5/1 then you multiply like you do with all other fractions: 3/4 x 5/1 = 15/4 then you have to change the improper fraction into a mixed number 15/4= 3 3/4
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What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?
multiply and divide fractions!-.-
How do you multiply hole numbers and fractions?
You simply put the whole number over one making it a fraction then you flip the reciprocal and divide the two fractions insted of multiplying.
How do you multiply fractions with a hole number?
Well first of all you might want to try spelling whole with a "W".
How do you write mixed numbers in to improper fractions?
Multiply the denominator by the whole number, add that total to the numerator and put the whole thing over the original denominator.
How do you add fractions with whole numbers in front?
You have to multiply the bottom number by the whole number. then add it to the top number. EX: 1/2+3=7/2
How can i multiply fractions?
By putting the whole numbers with a one at the bottom so it will be a denominator and multiply
What fractions equal 1 whole?
Fractions that multiply to get 1 whole are reciprocals, or multiplicative inverses.
How do you multiply fraction by another fraction or a whole number?
turn both fractions into decimals and then multiply!
What are mixed fractions and how do they work?
Mixed Fractions are fractions that have whole numbers and fractions on the side.If you are trying to change them into improper fractions you take the denominator of the fraction and multiply it by the whole number and keep the same numerator. ex.: 2 and one fourth =
How do you find the equal fractions?
Multiply the numerator and the denominator by the same whole number.
How do you get a fraction of another fraction?
To get a fraction of another fraction you have to multiply the fractions. To multiply fractions, just use this simple algorithm: Step 1-Turn all whole numbers and mixed numbers into improper fractions. Step 2-Multiply the numerators of the 2 fractions. The answer to that problem will be the numerator of the answer. Step 3-Multiply the denominators of the 2 fractions. The answer to that problem will be the denominator of the answer. Step 4-Reduce.
Why is it when you multiply a number by a fraction you get a lesser number?
Because fractions aren't whole numbers
When multiplying mixed numbers do you have to multiply the whole numbers or just the fractions?
More than that. You need to multiply the whole number, the farctions AND cross multiply the whole numbers and the fractions. Then add together all the answers. Thus, 23/4 * 56/7 = 2*5 + (3/4*6/7) + 2*6/7 + 3/4*5 Actually, it is far simpler to convert the mixed fractions to improper (top heavy) fractions, and then multiply the numerators together to give the numerator of the answer and multiply the denominators together to give the denominators of the answer.
Do you flip the denominator when you multiply?
No, you do not flip the denominator when you multiply. To multiply fractions, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
How do you multiply fractions with whole numbers and mixed numbers?
The question is ambiguous. Do you want to know how to multiply a fraction by a whole number, as well as by a mixed number? Or are you asking how to multiply a whole number by a mixed number and express the product as a fraction? Or what?
What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?
multiply and divide fractions!-.-
How can you use models to multiply fractions?
No, you cannot use models to multiply fractions!!
