How to solve this math question 6 (1)/(3) * 5 (2)/(8)

Question

How to solve this math question

`6 (1)/(3) * 5 (2)/(8)`

Answer 1

Change each mixed numeral into a fraction, and then multiply them together using the rule for multiplication of fractions.


`6 (1)/(3) * 5 (2)/(8) =`


`= 6 (1)/(3) * 5 (1)/(4)`


`= (19)/(3) * (21)/(4)`


`= (19 * 21)/(3 * 4)`


`= (19 * 7 * 3)/(4 * 3)`


`= (19 * 7)/(4)`


`= (133)/(4)`


`= 33 (1)/(4)`