Use the distributive property to find the product.

12 * 5 1/3

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Natasha Thornton

Mathematics

14 May, 06:24

Use the distributive property to find the product.

12 * 5 1/3

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Heidi Rocha · Answer 1

Answer: 64

Susan Hernandez · Answer 2

64

Step-by-step explanation:

It's easier to perform this multiplication if we change 5 1/3 into the improper fraction 16/3 first.

Then we multiply 12 by 16/3. But 12/3 can be reduced to 4, so we now have to deal with 4 * 16, which is 64.

Use the distributive property to find the product.12 * 5 1/3

Use the distributive property to find the product.

12 * 5 1/3