Question

What is 5 1/2 x 2 1/3

Answer 1

Disregard the first answer to this it is incorrect...
Turn your fractions into improper, then multiply straight across for an answer of 77/6 or 12 and 5/6

Answer 2

5 1/2 x 2 1/3

Change your fractions into decimals.

1/2 = 0.5
1/3 = 0.33 (rounded)

5.5 x 2.33 = 12.815

12.815 is your answer

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