Question

Two and one-third times four-fifths equals ?

Answer 1

let's firstly convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction.

`\stackrel{mixed}{2(1)/(3)}\implies \cfrac{2\cdot 3+1}{3}\implies \stackrel{improper}{\cfrac{7}{3}} \\\\[-0.35em] ~\dotfill\\\\ 2(1)/(3)\cdot \cfrac{4}{5}\implies \cfrac{7}{3}\cdot \cfrac{4}{5}\implies \cfrac{28}{15}\implies 1(13)/(15)`

Answer 2

1 13/15

Explanation:

2 1/3 * 4/5 = ?

Turn fractions into improper fractions

7/3 * 4/5 = ?

Then, multiply like usual. Numerator * Numerator, and Denominator * Denominator.

28/15 = ?

1 13/15