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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-10-30

Explain how \( 9 \times \frac{1}{4} = 2 \frac{1}{2} \).

Asked by Olivia78

Answer (2)

It can't. 9 x 1/4 = 2 and 1/4. The equation in the question is a false statement.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

The expression 9 × 4 1 ​ equals 2 4 1 ​ , not 2 2 1 ​ . When multiplying 9 by one-quarter, we get 4 9 ​ , which can be converted into the mixed number 2 4 1 ​ . Therefore, the initial equation provided is false.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2025-01-23