SOLUTION: How is this problem solved. 12*4 1/2*2 2/3= it is a multiplication of fractions, and i cant understand the explanation. thank you very much.

SOLUTION: How is this problem solved. 124 1/22 2/3= it is a multiplication of fractions, and i cant understand the explanation. thank you very much.

Question 282818: How is this problem solved.
12*4 1/2*2 2/3=
it is a multiplication of fractions, and i cant understand the explanation.
thank you very much.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What was he explanation?
12*4 1/2*2 2/3=
convert mixed numbers to improper fractions
4 1/2=9/2
2 2/3=8/3
substitute improper fractions
12*9/2*8/3

look for cancellations of numerator and denominator to remove denominator
12/2=6
9/3=3
denominator is now 1 and effectively is gone and the numerator becomes
6*3*8=6*24=144

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