Multiplying a Non-Unit Fraction by a Whole Number: Step-by-Step Example

Worked example

Question: What is 3/4 × 5?

Step 1: Write 5 as a fraction. 5 = 5/1

Step 2: Multiply the numerators. 3 × 5 = 15

Step 3: Multiply the denominators. 4 × 1 = 4

Step 4: Write your answer as a fraction. 15/4

Step 5: Change 15/4 to a mixed number. 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3, so 15/4 = 3 3/4

The correct answer is 3 3/4.