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simplify 857·278
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25356
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25.05357…
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857·278
Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:857=617
=617·278
Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:278=238
=617·238
Apply the fraction rule: ab·cd=a·cb·d
=61·237·8
Multiply the numbers: 61·23=1403
=14037·8
Multiply the numbers: 7·8=56
=140356
Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:140356=25356