Question

Can someone answer 2 1/8 x 1 7/9 =

Answer 1

3 7/9

Explanation:

2 1/8

convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

2x8+1/8 = 17/8

1 7/9

1x7+9/9 =16/9

17/8 x 16/9

Factor the number 16=8x2

17x8x2/8x9

cancel the common factor =8

=17x2/9

=34/9

convert improper fractions to mixed numbers

34/9 =3 remainder of 7

34/9 = 3 7/9

Answer 2

Exact Form: 34/9

Mixed-Number Form: 3 7/9

Explanation:

Hope this helps.