Question

What is the product of 3 1/5 and 5/8 in simplest form

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

3 1/5 * 5/8

First, change 3 1/5 into an improper fraction.

3 1/5 = 16/5

Then, substitute it into the original equation.

16/5 * 5/8

Multiply the numerators and denominators.

16*5 / 5*8 = 80 / 40 = 2