Question

Multiply. Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
9 7/8 × 7

Answer 1

what is the answer

Answer 2

To multiply the mixed number \(9 \frac{7}{8}\) by \(7\), we first convert the mixed number into an improper fraction.

1. Convert \(9 \frac{7}{8}\) to an improper fraction:
\[
9 \frac{7}{8} = \frac{9 \times 8 + 7}{8} = \frac{72 + 7}{8} = \frac{79}{8}
\]

2. Now, multiply \(\frac{79}{8}\) by \(7\):
\[
\frac{79}{8} \times 7 = \frac{79 \times 7}{8}
\]

3. Calculate \(79 \times 7\):
\[
79 \times 7 = 553
\]

4. So, we have:
\[
\frac{79 \times 7}{8} = \frac{553}{8}
\]

5. Now, convert \(\frac{553}{8}\) to a mixed number:
- Divide \(553\) by \(8\):
\[
553 \div 8 = 69 \quad \text{(quotient)} \quad \text{with a remainder of } 1
\]

Thus, \(553 = 8 \times 69 + 1\).

6. Therefore, the mixed number is:
\[
69 \frac{1}{8}
\]

The answer to \(9 \frac{7}{8} \times 7\) is:
\[
\frac{553}{8} \quad \text{or} \quad 69 \frac{1}{8}
\]

Answer 3

The product of \(9 \frac{7}{8} \times 7\) is:

\[
69 \frac{1}{8}
\]

or as an improper fraction:

\[
\frac{553}{8}
\]

Both forms represent the same value.