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Its related to each other because in both you multiply.
Whole numbers are positive integers, expect zero which is neutral (no sign). If you know the time table, this will help you to multiply fractions written as integer/integer (rational number). So you will find the right value of the product. Positive or negative value, it depends on the sign of the numbers involved in the multiplication.
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What is a general rule for multiplying fractions and whole numbers?
A general rule for multiplying fractions: You shall not multiply the denominator by the whole number,only the numerator.Another rule is you shall make the whole number as a fraction by putting the whole number as the numerator and 1 as the denominator before multiplying it.
What patterns do you notice when multiplying fractions of a whole number?
There is no pattern.
How is the product of a proper fraction and a whole number similar to the product of 2 proper fractions?
Any whole number, n, can be written as the fraction n/1.Multiplication of a fraction, p/q by a whole number n is the same as multiplying p/q by n/1.Furthermore, the process of multiplying proper fractions and improper fractions is the same and that gives the equality of the two processes.
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number how do you rewrite the whole number?
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number you would rewrite it as a mixed number or convert the whole number to that number over one!
What is simple fraction?
A simple fraction is a fraction that is a whole number divided by a whole number. Complex fractions can have fractions inside of fractions.
