Q. Probuct of atertion and a wiMultiply. Write your answer as85×3
Identify Numbers: Identify the numbers to be multiplied.We have the fraction (85) and the whole number 3 that we need to multiply together.
Convert to Fraction: Convert the whole number to a fraction.To multiply a whole number by a fraction, it's helpful to write the whole number as a fraction. The whole number 3 can be written as 13.
Multiply Numerators: Multiply the numerators.Multiply the numerators of the two fractions. In this case, multiply 5 (the numerator of the first fraction) by 3 (the numerator of the second fraction).5×3=15
Multiply Denominators: Multiply the denominators.Multiply the denominators of the two fractions. In this case, multiply 8 (the denominator of the first fraction) by 1 (the denominator of the second fraction).8×1=8
Write as Fraction: Write the result as a fraction.Combine the results of the multiplication of the numerators and denominators to form a new fraction.815
Simplify if Necessary: Simplify the fraction if necessary.In this case, the fraction 815 cannot be simplified further because 15 and 8 have no common factors other than 1.