Basic Math Examples

$4 \cdot 1 \frac{5}{8}$

Convert $1 \frac{5}{8}$ to an improper fraction.

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A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$4 \cdot (1 + \frac{5}{8})$

Add $1$ and $\frac{5}{8}$ .

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Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$4 \cdot (\frac{8}{8} + \frac{5}{8})$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$4 \cdot \frac{8 + 5}{8}$

Add $8$ and $5$ .

$4 \cdot \frac{13}{8}$

Cancel the common factor of $4$ .

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Factor $4$ out of $8$ .

$4 \cdot \frac{13}{4 (2)}$

Cancel the common factor.

$4 \cdot \frac{13}{4 \cdot 2}$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{13}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{13}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$6.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$6 \frac{1}{2}$