Math Problem Statement

3/7(0.5) + 4/7(0.5)

Solution

Let's solve the expression:

37×0.5+47×0.5\frac{3}{7} \times 0.5 + \frac{4}{7} \times 0.5

First, multiply each fraction by 0.5:

37×0.5=3×0.57=1.57\frac{3}{7} \times 0.5 = \frac{3 \times 0.5}{7} = \frac{1.5}{7}

47×0.5=4×0.57=27\frac{4}{7} \times 0.5 = \frac{4 \times 0.5}{7} = \frac{2}{7}

Now, add the two fractions:

1.57+27=1.5+27=3.57\frac{1.5}{7} + \frac{2}{7} = \frac{1.5 + 2}{7} = \frac{3.5}{7}

Finally, simplify:

3.57=0.5\frac{3.5}{7} = 0.5

So, the value of the expression is 0.50.5.

Would you like more details on any step? Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What is the general process for adding fractions?
  2. How do you multiply a fraction by a decimal?
  3. How do you simplify fractions like 3.57\frac{3.5}{7}?
  4. What are other ways to solve expressions involving fractions and decimals?
  5. How does the distributive property apply to this problem?

Tip: When multiplying fractions by decimals, it's often helpful to convert the decimal into a fraction first!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Multiplication of Fractions
Addition of Fractions
Simplification

Formulas

a/b × c = (a × c) / b
a/b + c/b = (a + c) / b

Theorems

Basic Properties of Fractions
Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8