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What is 1 2/3 times 2 5/8

User Pfrenssen
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4 3/8 because 1 2/3 and 2 5/8 multiplied together is that.

User Justhecuke
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change each to an improper fraction

1 2/3 = (3*1+2)/3 = 5/3

2 5/8 = (8*2+5)/8 = 21/8

5/3 * 21/8 = 105/24

divide by 3

35/8

4*8 = 32 35-32 = 3

4 3/8

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