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Multiplying Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers
To multiply a unit fraction by a whole number, write the whole number as a fraction with 1 as the denominator and then multiply.
For example, let's find the product:
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Write 4 as a fraction.
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4 × |
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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators with each other and the denominators with each other.
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So, the required product is |
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