To multiply a fraction by a whole number, follow these steps:
1. Convert the whole number to a fraction by placing it over 1. For example, if the whole number is 3, the fraction form is 3/1.
2. Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number. The numerator is the top number of the fraction.
3. Write the product (the result of the multiplication) as the new numerator.
4. The denominator of the fraction remains the same.
5. Simplify the fraction, if needed, by canceling common factors from the numerator and denominator.
For example, let's multiply 3/5 by 4 (a whole number):
1. Convert 4 to a fraction: 4/1.
2. Multiply the numerator (3) by the whole number (4): 3 * 4 = 12.
3. Write 12 as the new numerator: 12/5.
4. The denominator remains the same: 12/5.
5. In this case, the fraction cannot be further simplified.
Therefore, 3/5 multiplied by 4 is equal to 12/5.
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