Multiplying a Whole by a Fraction (Example)

The video tutorial explains how to find 3/8 of 15 by converting the whole number into a fraction, multiplying the fractions, and simplifying the result. It further demonstrates converting the improper fraction into a mixed number, providing a clear step-by-step guide to solving the problem.

What does the word 'of' signify in the context of fractions?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

How can the whole number 15 be expressed as a fraction?

• 1/15

• 15/15

• 15/0

• 15/1

What is the result of multiplying the numerators 3 and 15?

• 30

• 45

• 18

• 50

What is the improper fraction obtained from multiplying 3/8 by 15?

• 45/8

• 8/45

• 15/8

• 3/15

How is the improper fraction 45/8 expressed as a mixed number?

• 6 and 1/8

• 5 and 5/8

• 4 and 7/8

• 5 and 3/8