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(6) 123×25=

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23 is the final answer.

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Step 1 :Convert the mixed number 123 to an improper fraction. The formula to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction is {whole number}×{denominator}+{numerator}. So, 123 becomes 1×3+2=5, so the improper fraction is 53.

Step 2 :Next, multiply the two fractions 53 and 25. The formula to multiply fractions is {numerator1}×{numerator2} over {denominator1}×{denominator2}. So, 53×25=5×23×5.

Step 3 :Simplify the result. The numerator and denominator have a common factor of 5, so we can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 5. So, 5×23×5=23.

Step 4 :23 is the final answer.

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