Multiply and Simplify

Multiplication is an one of the arithmetic operation which extending one number by another. In other words, multiplication is a product of one number to another number. Simplifying or reducing means to make a fraction as simple as possible. In other words, simplifying means both the denominator and numerator divided by the common number. For example `3/6` =`1/2` . Here 3 is a common divisor.

Example problems of multiply and simplify:

Multiplication problem 1:

Jack delivers 350 newspapers in a day. How many newspapers does he deliver in 8 days?

Solution:

We can find the count of newspapers by using the multiplication.

Jack delivers 350 newspapers per day.

Therefore delivering a newspapers in 8 days= 350*8

Here we are Multiplying the 350 and 8. Then we get the final answer.

350*8= 2800

Answer: 2800 newspapers

Multiplication problem 2:

A lodge charges $200 per night for a room. What is the cost of booking the room for 3 nights?

Solution:

We can find the count of cost by using the multiplication.

A lodge charges $200 per night for a room.

Therefore cost of booking room for 3 days = 200*3

Here we are multiplying the 200 and 3. Then we get the final answer.

200*3= 600

Answer: $600

Simplification problem 1:

Simplify the fraction `6/15`

Solution:

We can simplify the given fraction by using the following method.

In this problem, first we can find Greatest common divisor.

6, 15 = 3 is a GCF

Therefore, we are dividing by 3 on both numerator and denominator.

Then we get,

6/15= `2/5`

Answer: `2/5`

Simplification problem 2:

Simplify the fraction `4/18`

Solution:

We can simplify the given fraction by using the following method.

In this problem, first we can find Greatest common divisor.

4, 18 = 2 is a GCF

Therefore, we are dividing by 2 on both numerator and denominator.

Then we get,

`4/18` = `2/9`

Answer: `2/9`

Practice problems of simplify and multiply:

Multiply 25*56
Simplify 5/50
Simplify `14/18`

Answer: 1) 1400 2) `1/10` 3) `7/9`