Question

Multiply the following numbers. Reduce the answer to lowest terms. 1 1/7 * 2 4/5

Answer 1

3 1/5

Explanation:

Answer 2

3 1/5

Explanation:

For multiplying mixed numbers, it often works well to convert them to improper fractions, then convert the result back to a mixed number. Some calculators will do this for you.

(1 1/7)×(2 4/5) = (8/7)×(14/5) = (8·14)/(7·5) = 16/5 = 3 1/5