What is the result of multiplying $$\frac{7}{8}$$ by a whole number?

To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator by the whole number and keep the denominator the same. For example, $$\frac{7}{8} \times 4 = \frac{7 \times 4}{8} = \frac{28}{8} = 3 \frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is the result of $$4 \frac{1}{2} \text{ divided by } 2$$ ?

To divide a mixed number by a whole number, convert the mixed number to an improper fraction first. For example, $$4 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{9}{2}$$ , then $$\frac{9}{2} \text{ divided by } 2 = \frac{9}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{9}{4} = 2 \frac{1}{4}$$ .

What is the result of multiplying two fractions, $$\frac{3}{4} \text{ and } \frac{2}{3}$$ ?

To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators and the denominators: $$\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 3} = \frac{6}{12} = \frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is the result of dividing $$5$$ by $$\frac{3}{4}$$ ?

To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal: $$5 \text{ divided by } \frac{3}{4} = 5 \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{20}{3} = 6 \frac{2}{3}$$ .

What is the result of multiplying $$2 \times \frac{5}{8}$$ ?

To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator: $$2 \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{10}{8} = 1 \frac{1}{4}$$ .

What is the result of multiplying $$\frac{7}{8}$$ by $$4$$ ?

To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator by the whole number: $$\frac{7}{8} \times 4 = \frac{28}{8} = 3 \frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is the result of multiplying $$\frac{1}{2}$$ by $$\frac{4}{3}$$ ?

To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators and the denominators: $$\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{1 \times 4}{2 \times 3} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$$ .

What is the result of dividing $$4 \frac{1}{2}$$ by $$2$$ ?

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: $$4 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{9}{2}$$ , then divide: $$\frac{9}{2} \text{ divided by } 2 = \frac{9}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{9}{4} = 2 \frac{1}{4}$$ .

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

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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What is the formula for multiplying two fractions?

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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