A kitchen is 4 1/3 meters long and 2 3/4 meters wide, how many square meters of linoleum are required to cover the floor?

Sagot :

Step-by-step explanation:

26/3 or 8 2/3

Explanation

Based on the given conditions, formulate: 2×4 1/3 

Apply Multiplicative Distribution Law:2×4+2×1/3

Calculate the product or quotient:8+2×1/3

Write as a single fraction:8+2/3

Convert the expression into a fraction:8/1+2/3

Expand the fraction to get the least common demominator:8×3/1×3+2/3

Calculate the product or quotient:24/1×3+2/3

Calculate the product or quotient:24/3+2/3

Write the numerators over common denominator:24+2/3

Calculate the sum or difference:26/3

get the result:26/3

Answer: 26/3 or 8 2/3

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