Write Problem: Write down the multiplication problem using the given fractions. 85×573
Multiply Numerators: Multiply the numerators (top numbers) of the fractions together. 5×73=365
Multiply Denominators: Multiply the denominators (bottom numbers) of the fractions together. 8×5=40
Write Result: Write down the result of the multiplication as a new fraction. 40365
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible. In this case, the fraction 40365 cannot be simplified further because 365 and 40 have no common factors other than 1.Final fraction: 40365
Convert to Mixed Number: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number if necessary. Since 365 is greater than 40, we can convert it to a mixed number.365÷40=9 with a remainder of 5
Write Mixed Number: Write the remainder over the original denominator to get the mixed number. 9405
Simplify Fractional Part: Simplify the fractional part of the mixed number if possible. In this case, the fraction 405 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5.5÷5=140÷5=8
Write Simplified Mixed Number: Write down the simplified mixed number. 981
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