multiplying fractions and whole numbers
72 x 5/8 =
72 x 5 / 8 = 72 x 5 / 8 = 360 / 8 = 45
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
To multiply a fraction and a whole number, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the whole number to a fraction by giving it a denominator of 1. In this case, you have 72, so you can write it as 72/1.
Step 2: Multiply the numerators (numbers on the top) of both fractions together. In this case, multiply 72 and 5, which equals 360.
Step 3: Multiply the denominators (numbers on the bottom) of both fractions together. In this case, multiply 1 and 8, which equals 8.
Step 4: Write the result from Step 2 as the numerator of the answer fraction. Write the result from Step 3 as the denominator of the answer fraction.
So, 72 x 5/8 = 360/8.
Step 5: Simplify the fraction, if possible. In this case, you can divide both the numerator and denominator by a common factor of 8, resulting in 45/1.
Therefore, 72 x 5/8 = 45.