Question

Solve for the expression. 3 1/5x3/5

Answer 1

1 23/25

Explanation:

turn the mixed number into an improper fraction : 16/5, then multiply straight across: 16/5 x 3/5 = 23/25

Answer 2

1 23/25

Explanation:

3 1/5 * 3/5

Change the mixed number to an improper fraction

(5*3+1 )/5 = 16/5

16/5 * 3/5 = 48/25

Change to a mixed number

25/25 + 23/25

1 23/25