Question

Multiply simplified answer and give as a mixed number
6 3/5 multiply by 2 1/4

Answer 1

14 17/20

Explanation:

Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions first.

So 6 3/5 =33/5 and 2 1/4 =9/4

Then multiply 33/5 x 9/4

33 x 9=297

5 x 4 =20

Then convert 297/20 back to a mixed number by dividing

14 x20 =280

you have 17/20 left

Answer 2

`14(17)/(20)`

Explanation:

`6(3)/(5) (2(1)/(4))\\\\(33)/(5) ((9)/(4) )\\\\(297)/(20) = 14(17)/(20)`