How do you multiply #3* 4\frac { 5} { 8}#?
1 Answer
Mar 7, 2018
13.875
Explanation:
since a mixed fraction is given, first convert it to an improper fraction.
(conversion of a mixed fraction to an improper fraction: multiply the denominator by the whole number in the fraction and then add the numerator to the answer. In this question, 8*4+5=37)
That will give us:
next multiply 37 by 3 and divide the answer by 8.