To multiply a fraction by a whole number, you simply multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number.
In this case, you would multiply 3/5 by 4:
(3/5) x 4 = (3 x 4)/(5) = 12/5
To convert this to a mixed number, divide the numerator (12) by the denominator (5) and write the quotient as the whole number. Then, write the remainder as the numerator of the fraction, keeping the same denominator.
12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2
So, the answer is 2 2/5.
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Multiply 3/5 times 4. Convert the answer to a mixed number.
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