Question

Find the product: 12 x 3/5 =

Answer 1

36/5 = 7.2 = 7 1/5

Explanation:

12 x 3/5

Change 12 into fraction form to make it easier.

12/1 x 3/5

Now multiply the numerators and the denominators.

12 x 3 = 36

1 x 5 = 5

12/1 x 3/5 = 36/5

If you don't want the answer as an improper fraction, 36/5 = 7.2 which is also equal to 7 1/5

Answer 2

12 x 3/5 = 7 1/5

Explanation:

12 x 3/5

Add 1 below 12 as a denominator to make it an improper fraction

= 12/1 x 3/5

Multiply numerators from both fractions as long as the denominators:

12 x 3 = 36

1 x 5 = 5

12/1 x 3/5 = 36/5

36/5 SIMPLIFIED IS 7 1/5

Hope this helps!