Question

What is 51/2 × 21/3? A. 132/5 B. 131/6 C. 127/8 D. 125/6

Answer 1

In multiplying fractions, you multiply the numerators and denominators.
51 / 2 * 21 / 3
can be reduced as

(17 / 2) * (21 / 1)
357 / 2 --> This is the answer based on the given.

Assume that its a mixed fraction:
5 1/2 * 2 1/3
11/2 * 7/3
= 77 /6