What is an estimate for 27 x 1/7

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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To multiply fraction and whole number, multiply both numerators and denominators. 
> 27 x 1/7
> 27 *1/7
> 27/7
The fraction 27/7 cannot be reduced to the lowest term since the lowest possible denominator is 1.
Convert the improper fraction 27/7 into a mixed number.
> 27/7
> 3 6/7 or ≅ 3.8571429
The estimate for the product of 27 x 1/7 is ≅ 3.8571429

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