Question

What is the value of (2_1/2)(2_1/2)

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/2 * 2 1/2  

convert to improper fractions  

($\frac{4}{2}$ + $\frac{1}{2}$) * ($\frac{4}{2}$ + $\frac{1}{2}$)

add the fractions up

$\frac{5}{2}$ * $\frac{5}{2}$

multiply the tops and the bottoms.. the numerator (tops)  , and the denominator (bottoms)

$\frac{25}{4}$

this is still an improper fraction ( numerator larger than denominator)

divide 4 into 25... it can go 6 times.... to make 24 so subtract 24 from 25

6 $\frac{1}{4}$   (that's your answer)