What is 3/10 of 2 and 1/2 metres
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3/10 of 2 and 1/2 metres is:
(3/10) x (5/2) metres
= (3x5)/(10x2) metres
= 15/20 metres
= 3/4 metres
Therefore, 3/10 of 2 and 1/2 metres is equivalent to 0.75 metres.
To find 3/10 of 2 and 1/2 meters, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
2 and 1/2 = (2 x 2) + 1 / 2 = 5/2
Step 2: Multiply the fraction by 3/10:
(5/2) x (3/10) = (5 x 3) / (2 x 10) = 15/20
Step 3: Simplify the fraction (if possible):
The fraction 15/20 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5:
15/20 = (15 ÷ 5) / (20 ÷ 5) = 3/4
Therefore, 3/10 of 2 and 1/2 meters is equal to 3/4 meters.