Example Question - convert mixed number

Multiplying a Whole Number by a Mixed Fraction

<p>Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction:</p> <p>\(3 \frac{1}{5} = \frac{5 \times 3 + 1}{5} = \frac{16}{5}\)</p> <p>Multiply the whole number by the improper fraction:</p> <p>\(18 \times \frac{16}{5} = \frac{18 \times 16}{5}\)</p> <p>Simplify the multiplication:</p> <p>\(\frac{18 \times 16}{5} = \frac{288}{5}\)</p> <p>Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number:</p> <p>\(\frac{288}{5} = 57 \frac{3}{5}\)</p>