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We begin by converting the decimal numbers into mixed fractions:
We then convert the mixed fractions into simple fractions:
We solve the exercise from left to right:
This results in the following exercise:
We solve the multiplication exercise:
Now we get the exercise:
We then multiply the fraction on the right so that its denominator is also 1000:
We obtain the exercise:
Lastly we convert the simple fraction into a decimal number:
25.692
Solve the following exercise:
Because of the order of operations (PEMDAS)! Multiplication must be done before addition. Adding first changes the entire problem and gives you the wrong answer.
Take it step by step: First calculate , then multiply that result by 3.2 to get .
Yes, absolutely! Converting to fractions can help avoid decimal multiplication errors. Just remember: , , etc.
Your answer should have 3 decimal places (25.692) because that's what you get from the precise calculation. Don't round prematurely during intermediate steps!
Double-check your order of operations! Make sure you're multiplying all three numbers first, then adding 4.7. The most common mistake is adding too early in the process.
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