product of 6 1/4 X 10

Question

help with fractions and whole numbers

Answer 1

First change the mixed fraction, 6 1/4, into an improper fraction.

 

6 1/4 = (4x6)+1 = 25  

                 4           4

 

Now multiply:  25 x 10 = 250  = 62.5 = 62 1/2

                       4              4