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How do you solve 2 3/4 times 1 1/8 times 32

User Gosseti
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Multiplying fractions is always easier when you multiply impartial fractions.
2 3/4 = 11/4
1 1/8 = 9/8

Something that will make your life a lot easier is always to take advantage of the fact that you have whole numbers available (in this case the 32). You know that 4*1/4 = 1, and one times anything is itself and can be crossed out.
You can turn the 32 into 4*8, and use that 4 to multiple with 11/4 (or 11* 1/4) to get 11. Now you're left with:
11 * 9/8 * 8

Then 8 * 1/8 = 1 as well. So use the 8 you have remaining to multiple with 9/8 (or 9 * 1/8) to get 9. Now you're left with:
11 * 9.

11 * 9 = 99. 99 is your answer.
User Dimag Kharab
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2(3)/(4)*1(1)/(8)*32=(2*4+3)/(4)*(1*8+1)/(8)*(32)/(1)=(8+3)*(8+1)\\\\=11*9=\fbox{99}
User Ankit Khare
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