2007-05-03 14:36:25 · 7 answers · asked by Monique L 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
xy = 10 3/8 x -2 5/7
= 83/8 x -19/7
= -1577/56
= -28.16
2007-05-03 14:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by thaBo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This will help:
Converting Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions
To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, follow these steps:
-Multiply the whole number part by the fraction's denominator.
-Add that to the numerator
-Then write the result on top of the denominator.
Example: Convert 3 2/5 to an improper fraction.
-Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 Ã 5 = 15
-Add the numerator to that: 15 + 2 = 17
-Then write that down above the denominator, like this: 17/5
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2007-05-03 21:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Multiply x by y... (10 3/8)*(-2 5/7)
Answer is (-1577/56)
2007-05-03 21:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Xi blind iX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
xy is x times y
plug in the number for x and the number for y then multiply.
2007-05-03 21:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
(10 3/8)(-2 5/7)= -5.36 or -75/14
2007-05-03 22:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just do x times y
10 3/8 = 10.375 (3 divided by 8 equals 0.375
-2 7/7= -2.714 (5 divided by 7 equals 0.71428571. just round)
10.375*-2.714= -28.15775
or you could round it to -28.158
2007-05-03 21:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by bernel1403 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
After a full Evaluation I can not see this to equal "?".
I think you should rework the equation.
2007-05-03 21:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋