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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number
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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number
Multiply the numerator by the whole number. The denominator stays the same. Simplify the answer if possible.
3 x 1/5 = 3/5 - see how the 1 from 1/5 was 'timesed' by the 3, so it became 3/5