Question

Need help to solve this problem 5 3/5 x 8 2/3 =

Answer 1

Answer:

I used to hate fractions.

So, first we have to convert the mixed fraction(with the number in front of the fraction) into a fraction without a number in front of it.

To do that we would need to 'insert' it into the numerator and then multiply it by the denominator:

$5\frac{3}{5} =\frac{5*5+3}{5} =\frac{28}{5}$

See? Kind of easy.

Let's do it for the second one!

$8\frac{2}{3}=\frac{8*3+2}{3} =\frac{26}{3}$

There could be a better way, but I forget if there is one. (I'm used to using a calculator and decimals).

So, let's multiply!

$\frac{28}{5} *\frac{26}{3} =\frac{28*26}{5*3}=\frac{728}{15}$

Can't be simplified more.

Hope this helps!

P.S. Stay Safe!

FYI the answer is 728/15