Question
7/10 x 1 1/4. Write the result in the simplest form.
Answers
GPT 3.5
To simplify the expression 7/10 x 1 1/4, first convert the mixed fraction 1 1/4 into an improper fraction:
1 1/4 = 4/4 + 1/4 = 5/4
Now, multiply 7/10 by 5/4:
(7/10) x (5/4) = (7x5)/(10x4) = 35/40
To simplify this fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5:
35/40 รท 5/5 = (35/40) x (5/5) = 7/8
Therefore, the simplified form of 7/10 x 1 1/4 is 7/8.
1 1/4 = 4/4 + 1/4 = 5/4
Now, multiply 7/10 by 5/4:
(7/10) x (5/4) = (7x5)/(10x4) = 35/40
To simplify this fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5:
35/40 รท 5/5 = (35/40) x (5/5) = 7/8
Therefore, the simplified form of 7/10 x 1 1/4 is 7/8.