Question

How much is 3/5 of 3 1/8

Answer 1

Answer:

1.875

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$1 \frac{7}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{3}{5} \ of \ 3\frac{1}{8}$

"Of" means multiplication:

$\frac{3}{5} \times 3\frac{1}{8}$

Convert whole fraction to improper:

$\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{25}{8}$

Reduce 25 and 5, by 5.

$\frac{3}{1} \times \frac{5}{8}$

Multiply the numbers in the numerator together:

$\frac{15}{8}$

Convert to mixed fraction:

$1 \frac{7}{8}$