What is the first step when multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

Rewrite the whole number as a fraction by putting it over 1.

Multiplying Fractions

Name: Multiplying Fractions
Author: Insta~Lesson

6th Grade · Math · 15 min

I can multiply fractions by fractions.

1
When multiplying fractions, you multiply straight across, so numerator times numerator and denominator times denominator.
2
To rewrite a whole number as a fraction, put the whole number over one, then multiply straight across.
3
To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator; the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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