Answer:
6 7/8
Explanation:
First we would need to turn the 5 1/2 into a improper fraction. Then, do the same for the 1 1/4 as well. To do this, multiply the denominator by the whole number and then add the numerator. Once you get those values, you simply multiply across, meaning the numerators get multiplied together and the denominators get multiplied together. The value you get is the improper fraction form of the simplest form. Then you can convert it back to a mixed fraction if that is the form you need. To do this divide the numerator by the denominator. Now we have a value of 11/2 x 5/4 = 55/8. So divide 55 by 8 and leave the remainder in fraction form. Therefore the answer should be 6 7/8, after it is reduced.
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