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Question 24865: Hello my name is breanna and i was wondering how you do the problem 3 5/11 x 3 5/11?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When you multiply fractions, it's best to change to improper fractions:
3 5/11 = +%2811%2A3+%2B5%29%2F11+=+38%2F11

So, 3 5/11 x 3 5/11
= %2838%2F11%29+%2A+%2838%2F11%29
= %2838%5E2%29%2F%2811%5E2%29+
= 1444%2F121

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