which shows how the distributive can be used to evaluate 7*8 4/5

Answer 1

First, distribute the 7 to multiply with the 8 to get 56. the distribute the 7 to the 4/5. When multiplying fraction, you multiply the numerators (numbers on the top) straight across, and the denominators (numbers on the bottom) straight across. 7 = 7/1, so 7*4 = 28, and 1*5 = 5. the second part of the answer is 28/5. this is equal to 5 and 3/5. Now you can add that to your first part, 56 plus 5 and 3/5 = 61 3/5.