Multiply fractions by whole numbers

Front

What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 2 x 9/12?

Back

18/12

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What is 6 x 6/8?

Back

36/8

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What is 3/5 x 3?

Back

9/5

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What is 7 x 6/7?

Back

42/7

Front

What is 9 x 7/8?

Back

63/8

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 18/12?

Back

18/12 can be simplified to 3/2.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying fractions by whole numbers?

Back

The first step is to convert the whole number into a fraction by placing it over 1.

Front

What is the product of 4 and 1/2?

Back

4 x 1/2 = 4/2 = 2.

Front

What is the product of 5 and 3/4?

Back

5 x 3/4 = 15/4.