Multiply 3/16 times 4, and write the answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

To multiply a fraction by a whole number, we multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the same denominator.

So, multiplying 3/16 by 4, we have (3 * 4)/16 = 12/16.

The answer, 12/16, can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4.

12 ÷ 4 = 3 and 16 ÷ 4 = 4.

Therefore, the simplified form of 12/16 is 3/4.