Question

Simplify 7/8 x 1 1/3

Answer 1

Answer: 1 1/6

Explanation:

To multiply fractions, we first have to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

1 1/3 as an improper fraction would be 4/3.

Now, we multiply both numerators and both denominators.

7/8 x 4/3 = 28/24 = 7/6 = 1 1/6