Question

Perform the following multiplication. Be sure answers are reduced to lowest terms. 2 1/2 x 1 3/8 =

a 35/16
b 55/16
c 51/16
d 16/16

Answer 1

The answer is: [B]: 55/16 .
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Explanation:
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2 1/2 * 1 3/8 =

5/2 * 11/8 = 55/16 ; which is: Answer choice: [B].
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Answer 2

It would be: 2 1/2 * 1 3/8
= 5/2 * 11/8
= 55 / 16

In short, Your Answer would be Option B

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