Arithmetic Grade Six

Lesson One Hundred-Twelve: Fraction * Whole

There are three steps to solve a problem where you multiply a whole number and a fraction. 


	2 * 3/5 = 

	1) multiply the whole number and the numerator of the fraction
	   (2 * 3 = 6)
	2) write this number as an improper fraction using the denominator
	   of the fraction
	   (6/5)
	3) convert this improper fraction into a mixed number: 1 1/5
Here's another problem: 

	3 * 4/7

	1) multiply the whole number and the numerator of the fraction
	   (3 * 4 = 12)
	2) write this number as an improper fraction using the denominator
	   of the fraction
	   (12/7)
	3) convert this improper fraction into a mixed number: 1 5/7

Now you get to try a few.

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