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Answer:
- fraction
- denominator
- product
- numerator
Step-by-step explanation:
When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, the denominator in the product is the same as the denominator of the fraction. The numerator in the product is the product of the whole number and the numerator of the fraction.
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That's the rule. It is derived from the fact that multiplication indicates repeated addition.
[tex]\dfrac{2}{7}\times3=\dfrac{2}{7}+\dfrac{2}{7}+\dfrac{2}{7}=\dfrac{2+2+2}{7}=\dfrac{2\times3}{7}\qquad\text{for example}[/tex]
