Question
multiplying fractions and whole numbers
72 x 5/8 =
72 x 5/8 =
Answers
Bosnian
72 x 5 / 8 = 72 x 5 / 8 = 360 / 8 = 45
Ms. Sue
72/1 x 5/8 =
*Multiply the numerators together: 5 * 72 = 360
*Multiply the denominators together: 1 * 8 = 8
72/1 x 5/8 = - 360 / 8
To simplify, divide the numerator by the denominator.
360 / 8 = 45
*Multiply the numerators together: 5 * 72 = 360
*Multiply the denominators together: 1 * 8 = 8
72/1 x 5/8 = - 360 / 8
To simplify, divide the numerator by the denominator.
360 / 8 = 45