KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages: Multiplying Fractions - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the length of a day on Mercury, which is 58 and 2/3 times longer than a day on Earth. The instructor demonstrates a method to solve this problem by splitting the calculation into two parts: multiplying 24 by 58 and then by 2/3. The detailed steps involve long multiplication and fraction operations, leading to the final answer of 1408 hours. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding different methods to solve problems and highlights the need for careful reading and reasoning to achieve efficient solutions.

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