To solve the problem [tex]\(9 \times \frac{7}{10}\)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Understand the Expression:
- The expression involves multiplying the whole number 9 by the fraction [tex]\(\frac{7}{10}\)[/tex].
2. Convert Whole Number to Fraction:
- Any whole number can be written as a fraction by giving it a denominator of 1. So, [tex]\(9\)[/tex] can be written as [tex]\(\frac{9}{1}\)[/tex].
3. Multiply the Fractions:
- When multiplying fractions, multiply the numerators together to get the new numerator and the denominators together to get the new denominator.
- [tex]\(\frac{9}{1} \times \frac{7}{10} = \frac{9 \times 7}{1 \times 10} = \frac{63}{10}\)[/tex].
4. Simplify the Fraction:
- The fraction [tex]\(\frac{63}{10}\)[/tex] can be left as an improper fraction or can be converted to a mixed number or decimal.
- To convert [tex]\(\frac{63}{10}\)[/tex] to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: [tex]\(63 \div 10 = 6.3\)[/tex].
So, the final result of the expression [tex]\(9 \times \frac{7}{10}\)[/tex] is [tex]\(\boxed{6.3}\)[/tex].
