1 3/10 x 18: A Simple Multiplication Problem
In this article, we will solve a simple multiplication problem involving mixed numbers. The problem is 1 3/10 x 18. Let's break it down step by step.
Converting the Mixed Number to an Improper Fraction
To multiply a mixed number by a whole number, we need to convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. The mixed number 1 3/10 can be converted to an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number part (1) by the denominator (10) and then adding the numerator (3).
1 3/10 = (1 x 10) + 3 / 10 = 13/10
Multiplying the Improper Fraction by 18
Now that we have an improper fraction, we can multiply it by 18.
13/10 x 18 = ?
To multiply the fraction by 18, we multiply the numerator (13) by 18 and keep the denominator (10) the same.
13 x 18 = 234
234 / 10 = 23 4/10
The Final Answer
The final answer is 23 4/10. We can convert this back to a mixed number if needed.
That's it! We have solved the multiplication problem 1 3/10 x 18.
