The product of two improper fractions is less than both the fractions, state whether the statement is True or False

Solution:

The given statement is false. The product of two improper fractions cannot be less than both the fractions; it is greater than the fractions.

Consider two fractions. 1½ and 2¼. Their product = 1½ × 2¼ = 3/2 × 9/4 = 27/8 = 3(3/8)

✦ Try This: Evaluate 2/3 × 9/4

To solve the above problem you can follow the fractions and decimals rules to get the required answer.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 2

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 2 Exercise Problem 48

The product of two improper fractions is less than both the fractions, state whether the statement is True or False

Summary:

The given statement is false because the product of two improper fractions is greater than both the fractions

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