Question

I need help with 5 1\2× 3 1\4 =?

Answer 1

5 1/2 * 3 1/4

1 + 5 . 2/2 * 1 + 3 . 4/4 = 11/2 * 13/4 = 11 . 13/2 . 4 = 143/8 = 7 + 17 . 8/8 = 17 7/8

= 17 . 875

Detailed explanation of solution:

5 1/2 * 3 1/4

Transform the first mix number to improper fraction:

5 1/2 = 1 + 5 . 2/2 = 11/2

Transform the second mix number to improper fraction:

3 1/4 = 1 + 3. 4/4 = 13/4

Multiplying two fractions:

11/2 * 13/4 = 11 . 13/2 . 4 = 143/8

Since the numerator is greater than the denominator, We convert the improper fraction to mix fraction:

143/8 = 7 + 17.8/8

= 17 7/8 (Decimal: 17. 875)

Hope that helps!!!!!! ( Answer: 17 7/8, (Decimal: 17.875)