Question

multiply fractions by whole numbers: word problems wtt
eli is making calzones to sell at his restaurant. he starts with 78 cans of tomato sauce and then uses 2/3 of the cans for the first batch of calzones. how many cans of tomato sauce does eli use for the first batch of calzones?
write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
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Explanation:

Step1: Convert whole number to fraction

$78 = \frac{78}{1}$

Step2: Multiply by the fraction

$\frac{78}{1} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{78 \times 2}{3}$

Step3: Calculate the result

$\frac{156}{3} = 52$

Answer:

52