Question

What is the answer to 1 1/2 . (-5/3)

Answer 1

`=-2(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

To multiply fractions with mixed numbers convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions and multiply.


`1(1)/(2) *-(5)/(3)`
Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction:

`1(1)/(2) =2*1+1=(3)/(2)`

`(3)/(2) *-(5)/(3)`
Now multiply the numerators and the denominators:

`3*-5=-15`

`2*-3=-6`

`=-(15)/(6)`
Convert the improper fraction back into a mixed number:

`-(15)/(6)=15/6=-2(1)/(2)`

`=-2(1)/(2)`

Therefore the answer to your question is -2 1/2.

I hope this helps.