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QuestionMultiply. Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. 1519×57=\frac{15}{19} \times 57= \square Submit

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STEP 1

1. We need to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
2. The fraction is 1519\frac{15}{19}.
3. The whole number is 5757.
4. The result should be expressed as a fraction, whole number, or mixed number.

STEP 2

1. Convert the whole number to a fraction.
2. Multiply the fractions.
3. Simplify the result if possible.
4. Convert the result to a mixed number if necessary.

STEP 3

Convert the whole number 5757 to a fraction by writing it as 571\frac{57}{1}.

STEP 4

Multiply the fractions 1519\frac{15}{19} and 571\frac{57}{1}.
1519×571=15×5719×1\frac{15}{19} \times \frac{57}{1} = \frac{15 \times 57}{19 \times 1}
Calculate the numerator:
15×57=855 15 \times 57 = 855
The fraction becomes:
85519 \frac{855}{19}

STEP 5

Check if the fraction 85519\frac{855}{19} can be simplified.
Since 855855 and 1919 have no common factors other than 11, the fraction is already in its simplest form.

STEP 6

Convert 85519\frac{855}{19} to a mixed number.
Divide 855855 by 1919:
855÷19=45 remainder 0 855 \div 19 = 45 \text{ remainder } 0
So, 85519=45\frac{855}{19} = 45.
The answer is:
45\boxed{45}

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