Multiplying Fractions with Whole Numbers.

By Lindsey C and Liza H.

A Math tutorial.

We’re going to show you how to multiply a fraction with a whole number. Here is a problem.

4/6 x 24This is the whole numberThis is the fraction.

First you place a 1 under the whole number like 24.

4/6 x 24/1

Then you compare the denominator and numerator 24 and 6 like this.

4/6 x 24/1

Then you try to figure out the GCF that goes into 24 and 6 equally

4/6 x 24/1

So what does go into 6 and 24 equally…..

Right, number 4 goes into 4 and 24 equally. So then you divide 4 into 4 and 24 which is 1 and 6 in this case. Then you change 4 into 1 and 24 into 6 like this.

4/6 x 24/1

4/1 x 4/1

Then you multiply the two numerators and the two denominators like this.

4/1 x 4/1

16/1

Now you try!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Here is your problem.

5/6 x 36

Click an answer

a. 300000 b. 400000

c. 30 d. 40

The answer is 30

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