Question

How do you multiply 6x 1 1/3?

Answer 1

To multiply a mixed number, first, we have to convert it into a fraction as follows:

`1(1)/(3)=(1\cdot3+1)/(3)=(4)/(3)`

Now, we need to multiply 6 by 4/3, as follows:

`6\cdot1(1)/(3)=6\cdot(4)/(3)=(6\cdot4)/(3)=(24)/(3)=8`