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Multiply the following numbers. Reduce the answer to lowest terms. 3 1/5 . 2 1/7

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Answer:

6 30/35

Explanation:

3 1/5 × 2 1/7

convert from mixed fraction to proper or improper fraction

16/5 × 15/7

now, multiply numerator to numerator, denominator to denominator.

16 × 15 / 5×7

240/35

6 30/35


User Silverkid
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3 votes

Answer:

48/7

Explanation:

3 1/5 . 2 1/7

= 16/5 * 15/7

= 16/1 * 3/7

= 48/7

User Coneybeare
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