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What is 51/2 × 21/3?

A. 132/5
B. 131/6
C. 127/8
D. 125/6

User FluxEngine
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In multiplying fractions, you multiply the numerators and denominators.
51 / 2 * 21 / 3
can be reduced as

(17 / 2) * (21 / 1)
357 / 2 --> This is the answer based on the given.

Assume that its a mixed fraction:
5 1/2 * 2 1/3
11/2 * 7/3
= 77 /6
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