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Multiply the top number of the fraction (the numerator) by the whole number.
The resulting fraction should be simplified.
examples:
- 4 x 3/17 = (4 x 3)/17 = 12/17
- 2 x 3/8 = (2 x 3)/8 = 6/8 = 3/4
- 5 x 3/8 = (5 x 3)/8 = 15/8 = 17/8
- 8 x 3/4 = (8 x 3)/4 = 24/4 = 6
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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.
How is multiplying mixed numbers different than multiplying fractions?
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
What it the difference between multiplying fractions and whole numbers?
You take a huge hammer and bang it until it is sand :) Giggle Giggle
What do fractions help with?
Fractions help with numbers that are not whole numbers.
What patterns do you notice when multiplying fractions of a whole number?
There is no pattern.
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.
How do you add fractions with the same denominator with whole numbers?
First you add the fractions then add the whole numbers I'd you can you can reduce the fractions bye multiplying Hope you have fun!😺🐆💙💎💖🐾
How is multiplying rational numbers like multiplying fractions and multiplying decimals?
Fractions and decimals are usually rational numbers. Besides, multiplying rational and irrational numbers is also similar.
How is multiplying mixed numbers different than multiplying fractions?
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
Are fractions whole numbers?
No. All fractions are not whole numbers, but all whole numbers are [improper] fractions (with a denominator of 1).
What it the difference between multiplying fractions and whole numbers?
You take a huge hammer and bang it until it is sand :) Giggle Giggle
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.
What do fractions help with?
Fractions help with numbers that are not whole numbers.
How is multiplying a decimal by a whole number the same as multiplying 2 whole numbers?
It is not. When multiplying two whole numbers you need not be concerned about placing the decimal point in the answer.
How is multiplying fractions by a whole number is different from adding adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators?
Adding and subtracting fractions can ONLY be done if the denominators are the same; then the calculation is done by adding or subtracting the numerators. Multiplying (and dividing) fractions does not require the denominators to be the same. To divide by a fraction the divisor is inverted (the original numerator becomes the new denominator and the original denominator becomes the new numerator) and then the fractions are multiplied. Multiplying fractions is achieved by multiplying the numerators together AND multiplying the denominators together. A whole number is the same as a fraction with the whole number as the numerator and a denominator of 1, so when multiplying by a whole number the denominator is multiplied by 1 (leaving it the same) and the is multiplication is effectively just multiplying the numerator by the whole number.
What patterns do you notice when multiplying fractions of a whole number?
There is no pattern.
How do you convert mixed fractions into whole numbers?
Mixed fractions can't become whole numbers.
