This math skill involves multiplying a mixed fraction by a whole number. First, convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction. Then, multiply the numerator of the improper fraction by the whole number. The result can be simplified back into a mixed fraction if necessary.
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Multiplying a mixed fraction by a whole number
Test your understanding of multiplying a mixed fraction by a whole number by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.
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Let's multiply this mixed fraction, 1 and three quarters, by 5
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One approach is the first convert our mixed fraction to an improper fraction, 7 over 4
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When multiplying by a whole, we just multiply the numerator, so that's 35 over 4
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We can simplify that by taking out 8 wholes, so our answer is 8 and 3 quarters