Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
  • Multiplying a fraction by an integer follows the same rules as multiplying two fractions.
  • An integer can be considered to be a fraction with a denominator of 1.
  • Therefore when a fraction is multiplied by an integer the numerator of the fraction is multiplied by the integer.
  • The denominator is multiplied by 1 which does not change the denominator.






Multiply the Fractions by the whole numbers and Reduce to Lowest Terms

Leave the answer as a fraction, and not a mixed number

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