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2 1/8 x 2 6/9

(Multiplying fractions)

User Basel
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Answer:

17/6

Explanation:

Start off with

2 1/8 * 2 6/9

Convert mixed number into improper fraction

17/8

reduce fraction with 3

17/8 * 2 * 2/3

Reduce numbers with GCD 2

17/4 * 2/3

Repeat

17/2 * 1/3

Multiply fractions

17*1/2*3

You then get...

17/6!

[Alternative forms: 2 5/6, 2.83]

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