Question

Find the product. 2 1/4⋅1 2/3 Write the answer as a mixed number.

Answer 1

The product is 3 and 3 4ths (3 3/4)

Answer 2

Convert to a mixed number:

15/4

Divide 15 by 4:

4 | 1 | 5

4 goes into 15 at most 3 times:

| | 3

4 | 1 | 5

- | 1 | 2

| | 3

Read off the results. The quotient is the number at the top and the remainder is the number at the bottom:

| | 3 | (quotient)

4 | 1 | 5 |

- | 1 | 2 |

| | 3 | (remainder)

The quotient of 15/4 is 3 with remainder 3, so:

Answer: | 3 3/4