Question

What is the answer to 5 1/2×7/8

Answer 1

$5 \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{11}{2} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{77}{16} = 4 \frac{13}{16}$

Answer 2

First convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

5 1/2 as an improper fraction would equal 11/2.

Now take 11/2 and multiply it by 7/8

11/2*7/8= 77
16
77/16 is your final answer.
OR
In decimals, it would be..4.8125