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What is 70*3/4 explain how you got your answer

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Answer:

105/2 simplified - 52 1/2

Explanation:

I got this answer by turning 70 into a fraction - 70/1 and using cross multiplication.

User Nikita
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When you multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator, then divide that by the denominator.

70 x 3/4 = (70 x 3) /4 = 210/4 = 52.5

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