Question

What is the product of 5 and 1/3? Write your answer in simplest form.

1. 15
2. 1/15
3. 15/3
4. 1 2/3

Answer 1

Product means to multiply. So, 5 x 1/3 = 5/3 or in decimal form: 1.67

Answer 2

Answer: 1 2/3

Explanation:

To find the product of fractions, you multiply the denominator and the numerator. 5 isn't a fraction so you can make it a fraction by keeping 1 as the denominator. So 5 as a fraction is 5/1. 5/1 times 1/3 = 5/3. 5/3 as a mixed number is 1 2/3.