How do you multiply fractions with whole numbers?

Answer 1

So, pretend the whole number has a one under it. Then put them side by side and multipy. If it is a improper fraction (ex. 13 over 3) reduce it. OR do this: So, using the same example, 3 goes into 13 four times, with one left over, therefore it is 4 (how many times it goes in) with 1 (left over) over 3 (the number on the bottom stays the same. We learned this in math a few days ago.

Answer 2

Fractions are multiplied by multiplying numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator. The fractions may be simplified before multiplying. Whole numbers have the understood denominator of 1. Read this lesson on multiplying fractions if you need help on how to multiply fractions.
you multiply the denomanators and the top number then multiply the whole #s then reduce your answer if you can. an example would be 3 8/9X6 8/9= 18 64/81 get it now?

Answer 3

you can turn a whole number into a fraction by simply putting it over one like this 3/1 = 3 after you turn the whole number its just multiplying two fractions