Question

Need help to help solve this problem. 7 1/8 x 5 2/3 =

Answer 1

The question requires that you evaluate the product of the given mixed fractions:

`7(1)/(8)*5(2)/(3)`

Express, the mixed fractions as improper fractions:

`(57)/(8)*(17)/(3)`

Since 3 can divide 57 without remainder, it follows:

`(57)/(8)*(17)/(3)=(57*17)/(8*3)=(19*17)/(8*1)=(323)/(8)`

Change the improper fraction to mixed fraction:

`(323)/(8)=40(3)/(8)`

The product of the mixed fractions is 40 3/8.