Question

Simplify 7 1/5 times 49 7/5 equivalent to 49

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

7 1/5 × 49 7/5 = 49

convert mixed numbers into improper fractions (whole number × denominator + numerator)

7 × 5 + 1 = 36

49 × 5 + 7 = 252

36/5 × 252/5 = 49

All fractions must have a common denominator

49 × 5 = 245

36/5 × 252/5 = 245/5

Add numerators

36 + 252 = 288

288/5 = 245/5

57 3/5 = 49

These do not equal each other according to my calculations. Is the problem written correctly? Or did I misinterpret a given number?