In my math book i got a question that said 45 1/4 times 23 3/4 i got an answer of 16,652. I don't know how to do the problem can you help he
change it to improper fractions
45 1/4=(45*4+1)/4=181/4 check that
23 3/4= (23*4+3)/4=95/4 check that.
then you multiply
181*95/(4*4)=17195/16=1074 11/16 check that
The easiest way to do this is to convert the fractions to decimals.
45 1/4 = 45.25
23 3/4 = 23.75
45.25 * 23.75 = 1,074.6875
Please check and make sure you've posted the problem correctly.
You could also convert the fractions to improper fractions and multiply.
181/4 * 95/4 = 17,195/16 = 1074.6875
Of course, I'd be happy to help you solve the math problem! To multiply mixed numbers like 45 1/4 and 23 3/4, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
To convert 45 1/4 to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number (45) by the denominator (4) and add the numerator (1). The result is (45 * 4) + 1 = 181/4.
Similarly, convert 23 3/4 to an improper fraction: (23 * 4) + 3 = 95/4.
Step 2: Multiply the improper fractions.
Multiply the numerators (181 * 95) to get the numerator of the product, and multiply the denominators (4 * 4) to get the denominator of the product.
Step 3: Simplify the resulting fraction, if possible.
If the numerator and denominator have a common factor, you can simplify the fraction by dividing both by that factor.
Let's do the calculations:
- Numerator of the product: 181 * 95 = 17,195
- Denominator of the product: 4 * 4 = 16
So the multiplication of 45 1/4 and 23 3/4 is 17,195/16, not 16,652.
If you made an error in your calculation or need further assistance, please let me know!