Question

How to multiply a whole number with a mixed fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rules for multiplying a mixed number and a whole number

• Rules for multiplying a mixed number and a whole numberThe mixed number is converted into an improper fraction and the whole number is written as a fraction with denominator.

• Rules for multiplying a mixed number and a whole numberThe mixed number is converted into an improper fraction and the whole number is written as a fraction with denominator.Multiplication of the fractions is carried out and simplification if required is done.

Rules for multiplying a mixed number and a whole numberThe mixed number is converted into an improper fraction and the whole number is written as a fraction with denominator.Multiplication of the fractions is carried out and simplification if required is done.The resulting fraction is written as a mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 2

To multiply a fraction by a whole number, we multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and reduce the fraction to the lowest terms, if so required.

For example:

(i) Multiply 129 by 25

Solution:

129 × 25

= 1×9+29

= 119 × 25

= 11×259

= 2759

= 3059