Question

What is the answer to 5 1/2×7/8

Answer 1

`5 (1)/(2) * (7)/(8) = (11)/(2) * (7)/(8) = (77)/(16) = 4 (13)/(16)`

Answer 2

First convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

5 1/2 as an improper fraction would equal 11/2.

Now take 11/2 and multiply it by 7/8

11/2*7/8= 77
16
77/16 is your final answer.
OR
In decimals, it would be..4.8125