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Compute: -1 2/3 * 2 1/7

User LaszloG
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Answer:

Fraction form: -3 4/7

Decimal form: -3.57142

Explanation:

convert mixed number to improper fractions


apply the fraction rule a/b * c/d = a * c / b * d

Factor the number


cancel the common factor


multiply the numbers

Conver improper fraction to mixed numbers


To get your final answer:

= -3 4/7

Hope this helps! :)

User Bugs Buggy
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