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To multiply an improper fraction by a whole number you first multiply the numerator by the whole number, then divide the result by the denominator. For example: 8/6 x 15
You do 8x15 = 120
Then you do 120/6 = 20.
When writing down, you would do this all in one step, as 8/6 x 15 = 20
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Why do you write a mixed numbers into inproper fractions?
To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, 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 devide whole numbers by a fraction?
Invert the fraction, and multiply it by the whole number.
How can you change an inproper fraction to a mixed number?
Divide the denominator into the numerator. The result is the whole number. Put the remainder over the original denominator.
When you multiply a whole number by a fraction is your result considered to be a multiple of the whole number?
No.
How do you multiply fraction by another fraction or a whole number?
turn both fractions into decimals and then multiply!
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