Question

Evaluate 1 1/4 x 6 giving your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:

7 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

First remember the rule to multiply fractions, you gots to have fractions; so convert 1 1/4 into a mixed number. To do this, multiply 1 by 4, then add 1. It equals 5/4.

Next multiply 5/4 by 6. You can "cross simplify" to make this problem easier and you will the the simplest form. To cross simplify, divide 6 and 4 by 2. The new thing is 5/2 times 3. This equals 15/2.

Divide but don't turn into decimal. 7 remainder 1 the divisor is 2.

Put them together 7 1/2

Final answer 7 1/2

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