Question

Find the area of a rectangular ground which is 14 1/2 m long and 10 2/3 m wide.

Answer 1

154 2/3 m²

Explanation:

14 1/2 x 10 2/3

First, make the mixed numbers into improper fractions:

29/2 x 32/3

Simlify by cross cancelling if you can:

29/1 x 16/3

Then, multiply:

29/1 x 16/3 = 29 x 16/1 x 3 = 464/3

Finally, turn the new improper fraction into a simplified mixed number:

464/3 = 154 2/3

The area is 154 2/3 m²