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How to multiply a whole number and a fractions

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Explanation:

I'll just give you 2 examples if you need a better understanding tell me

1) 2 * 2/4

a. First make 2 --> 2/1 so it's a fraction

b. Multiply 2 by 2 giving you 4

c. Multiply 1 by 4 giving you 4

d. You'll get 4/4

e. Simplify to 1 by dividing by the numerator and denominator 4

Answer : 1

2) 3 * 4/6

a. First make 3 --> 3/1 so it's a fraction

b. Multiply 3 by 4 giving you 12

c. Multiple 1 by 6 giving you 6

d. You'll get 12/6

e. Simiply to 2 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 6

Answer : 2

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