Is this how I would multiply?
like if you have a whole number 3and 1/2yd
multiplied by 4yd.
Would I first multiply the 4x3 = 12 and 1/2? or no?
No.
The easiest way is to change the fraction to a decimal.
3.5 * 4.0 = 14.
Another way is to multiply:
1/2 * 4 = 2
3 * 4 = 12
12 + 2 = 14
oh ok, thanks.
You're welcome.
To multiply a mixed number by a whole number, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
In this case, the mixed number is 3 and 1/2. To convert it to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number (3) by the denominator (2) and add the numerator (1). This gives us (3 * 2) + 1 = 7. So, the improper fraction equivalent of 3 and 1/2 is 7/2.
Step 2: Multiply the improper fraction by the whole number.
In this case, the whole number is 4. Multiply the improper fraction (7/2) by 4:
(7/2) * 4 = (7 * 4) / 2 = 28/2.
Step 3: Simplify the result, if necessary.
The fraction 28/2 can be further simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2 in this case. Dividing 28 by 2 gives us 14, and dividing 2 by 2 gives us 1. So, 28/2 simplifies to 14/1, which is equal to 14.
Therefore, when you multiply 3 and 1/2 yards by 4 yards, the result is 14 yards.
In summary, you first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply it by the whole number. Finally, simplify the result if necessary.