Question

Multiply. Write your answer in simplest form. 2 5/6x2/5

Answer 1

17/15

Explanation:

2 5/6 x 2/5

convert 2 5/6 into improper fraction

17/6 x 2/5

cancel out the greatest common factor which would be the 6 and the 2

17/3 x 1/5

multiply straight across

17/15

could also be written as 1 2/15 or 1.13