1 4 × 3 2 = 3 8 You then divide the numerator(top) by the denominator(bottom) 3 8 = 2 3 2 Your answer is 2 3 2
\frac{4}{1} × \frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{3} You then divide the numerator(top) by the denominator(bottom) \frac{8}{3} =2 \frac{2}{3} Your answer is 2 \frac{2}{3}
4 times two-thirds equals 2 3 2 when expressed as a mixed fraction. This is calculated by first multiplying the fractions, yielding 3 8 , which is then converted to a mixed number. The whole number part is 2, and the fractional part is 3 2 .
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