Created By : Awnish kumar

Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli

Last Updated : May 16, 2023


Make use of this free multiplying fractions with whole numbers calculator tool that gives the product of a fractional number and a whole number. All you have to do is fill the input values in the input fields and tap the calculate button, you will see the answer in split seconds.

Ex. 2/5 * 4 (or) 6/7 * 5 (or) 11/15 * 4





 

What is Multiplication of Fractions?

Multiplying fractions is not like addition and subtraction of fractions, in addition and subtraction of fractions denominators should be same. But in multiplication fractions denominator will not be the same. The main thing you need to keep in mind while multiplying fractions is fraction should be in proper and improper fractions. Fraction should not be in mixed fraction.

Steps to Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers

We are giving you step by step process to multiply the fractions.

  • Firstly, get the fraction and whole number from the given Problem.
  • We should consider fraction as multiplicand, and whole number as multiplier.
  • Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction.
  • If it can be simplified, simplify it and Write the result as product fraction.

How to Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers?

Example

Question: Solve the expression 3/6 x 42?

Solution:

The given expression is 3/6 x 42

It can be written as 3/6 x 42/1

Firstly the numerators 3 and 42 are multiplied and then the denominators 6 and 1 are multiplied

= (3 x 42)/(6 x 1)

= 126/6

= 21/1

Therefore, 3/6 x 42 = 21.

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FAQs on Multiplying Fractions With Whole Numbers Calculator

1. How to Multiply fractions with Whole numbers?

To Multiply the fractions by a whole number, Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator as same.


2. Solve 3x(2/3)?

Given, 3 x(2/3) = 3 x 2/3 = 6/3 = 2


3. What is the best tool to multiply fractions with whole numbers?

Multiplying fractions with whole numbers calculator is the best tool to multiply fractions on Multiplyfractions.com. You can also learn to multiply fractions manually in step by step process.