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8 1/3 * 4 1/5

 May 12, 2014

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Let's convert each mixed number to an improper fraction ....   we have....

25/3 * 21/5       and we can "cross-cancel" the 25 and 5  and the 21 and 3 giving

5 * 7 = 35    

Hint: It always makes the work of multiplying fractions easier if we can "cancel" before we multiply!!

 

 May 12, 2014
 #1
avatar+130466 
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Best Answer

Let's convert each mixed number to an improper fraction ....   we have....

25/3 * 21/5       and we can "cross-cancel" the 25 and 5  and the 21 and 3 giving

5 * 7 = 35    

Hint: It always makes the work of multiplying fractions easier if we can "cancel" before we multiply!!

 

CPhill May 12, 2014

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