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3 1/2 x 2 2/3

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Answer:

The first thing to do is turn the mixed numbers into improper fractions. To do that you will multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator.

3 1/2 = 7/2

2 2/3 = 8/3

Now one of the ways I do it is by using cancellation and in my opinion it's easier.

For example, in this equation 2 can go into 2 one time and 2 can go into 8 four times.

7 8 7 4

-- x -- = --- x --- = 28/3

2 3 1 3

If you want to turn 28/3 into a mixed number, all you do is divide the numerator by the denominator.

Hope this helps you

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Answer: 9.3 if it is
3\frac{1}2 x
2(2)/(3)

Explanation:

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