A number multiplied by a fraction is not always smaller than the original number explain this and give at least two examples to support your thinking

Sometimes, fractions can be written in 'improper' form, meaning that the top number (numerator) is bigger than the bottom number (denominator). So anything multiplied by a fraction like this will give a bigger number.

For example:

5 * 2/1 = 10

10 x 10/1 = 100

A number multiplied by a fraction is not always smaller than the original number. This is beacause the fractions can be 'improper fractions' too.

This can be explained using some examples -

Eg-

1) 3 * 6/3 = 6

Here, 6 > 3

2) 2 * 8/4 = 4

Here, 4 > 2