Question

1. simplify by cancellation, if possible. multiply. $\frac{54}{2}cdot(-\frac{3}{6})=-36$ $-\frac{1}{48}$ $-13\frac{1}{2}$ $-12$

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the first fraction

Simplify $\frac{54}{2}$ to get 27. So the expression becomes $27\times(-\frac{3}{6})$.

Step2: Simplify the second - fraction

Simplify $\frac{3}{6}$ to $\frac{1}{2}$ by dividing both numerator and denominator by 3. The expression is now $27\times(-\frac{1}{2})$.

Step3: Multiply

$27\times(-\frac{1}{2})=-\frac{27}{2}=-13\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$-13\frac{1}{2}$