Calculating the Result of 3 1/2 x 200
When dealing with mixed numbers and multiplication, it's essential to understand the process to get the correct result. In this article, we'll guide you through the calculation of 3 1/2 multiplied by 200.
Converting the Mixed Number to an Improper Fraction
To start, we need to convert the mixed number 3 1/2 to an improper fraction. An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
3 1/2 = (3 x 2) + 1 = 7/2
Multiplying the Improper Fraction by 200
Now that we have the improper fraction, we can multiply it by 200.
(7/2) × 200 = ?
To multiply a fraction by a whole number, we multiply the numerator (7) by the whole number (200) and keep the same denominator (2).
(7 × 200) / 2 = 1400 / 2 = 700
Final Result
The final result of 3 1/2 multiplied by 200 is 700.
