127/59 multiplied by 112/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 127/59 multiplied by 112/4 is: 60 16/59

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to multiply the fractions $\frac{1}{2} 759$ and $\frac{1}{1} 24$ .

Step 2: Multiply the Numerators

Multiply the numerators: 127 × 112 = 14224

Step 3: Multiply the Denominators

Multiply the denominators: 59 × 4 = 236

Step 4: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify $\frac{1}{4} 224236$ to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 14224 and 236 is 4.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get $\frac{3}{5} 5659$ .

Step 5: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction $\frac{3}{5} 5659$ can be written as the mixed number $60 \frac{1}{6} 59$ .

Final Answer

The result of 127/59 multiplied by 112/4 is:

\frac{127}{59} \times \frac{112}{4} = 60 \frac{1}{6} 59

Understanding Fraction Multiplication

How to Multiply Fractions

To multiply fractions, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together:

$\frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d}$

After multiplying, it's always good practice to simplify the fraction to its lowest form.

Why Simplify Fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to work with and understand. A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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