Question 775030: what is 4/9 X 27? I don't agree with my Grandson's answer of 12.
Answer by rothauserc(4718)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! what is 4/9 X 27? I don't agree with my Grandson's answer of 12.
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4/9 * 27
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(4*27) /9
notice that the denominator 9 divides 27, 3 times - so we have
(4 * 3) = 12
your grandson is correct
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