177/19 multiplied by 82/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 177/19 multiplied by 82/4 is: 190 37/38

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to multiply the fractions $\frac{1}{7} 719$ and $\frac{8}{2} 4$ .

Step 2: Multiply the Numerators

Multiply the numerators: 177 × 82 = 14514

Step 3: Multiply the Denominators

Multiply the denominators: 19 × 4 = 76

Step 4: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify $\frac{1}{4} 51476$ to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 14514 and 76 is 2.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get $\frac{7}{2} 5738$ .

Step 5: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction $\frac{7}{2} 5738$ can be written as the mixed number $190 \frac{3}{7} 38$ .

Final Answer

The result of 177/19 multiplied by 82/4 is:

\frac{177}{19} \times \frac{82}{4} = 190 \frac{3}{7} 38

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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