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Multiplication of a fractional number by a whole number: Let us illustrate it by the following example. Here shaded portion of each rectangular strip represents 2/3 by 4

November 4, 2026Mathematics

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\frac{37}{8}

4 \frac{5}{8}

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Solving problem (i): $5 - \frac{3}{8}$

Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction being subtracted.
$5 = \frac{5 \times 8}{8} = \frac{40}{8}$
Subtract the fractions.
$\frac{40}{8} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{40 - 3}{8}$
Simplify the numerator.
$\frac{37}{8}$
This can also be written as a mixed number:
$\frac{37}{8} = 4 \frac{5}{8}$
The final answer is $\boxed{\frac{37}{8}}$ or $\boxed{4 \frac{5}{8}}$ .

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