Question

Multiply 8 1/2 by the reciprocal of 1 1/3​

Answer 1

6 3/8

Explanation:

FIrst, reciprocal means that you have to change the order of the fraction.

8 1/2 = 17/2

1 1/3 = 4/3

17/2 by the reciprocal of 4/3 = 17/2 by (this word means to multiply) 3/4

17/2 * 3/4 = 51/8 = 6 3/8