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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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