Multiply the fraction by the whole number then simplify

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$Multiply the fraction by the whole number then simplify-example-1$

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5/8 x 5/1 = 25/8 which is already simplified

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5/8 of 5
5/8*5/1 (multiply numerators and denominators)
25/8
3 1/8
8 goes into 25 3 times with 1/8 leftover

WileyCoyote answered Aug 7, 2017

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