This math skill teaches how to multiply a fraction by a whole number by multiplying the numerator of the fraction by the whole number, then simplifying the resulting fraction if necessary.
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Let's multiply 3 quarters by 2
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When multiplying by a whole, we multiply the numerator, so it's 3 times 2, quarters, or 6 quarters
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6 quarters simplifies to 1 and a half.
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Fraction multiplication by a whole number
Test your understanding of fraction multiplication by a whole number by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.