Multiply the numbers below. Rewrite the mixed numbers FIRST as improper fractions, and then leave your final answer as a mixed number. (5 1/2) ⋅ (1 2/3)

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Kevinarpe · Answer 1 · 2022-05-07T21:14:03+0000

Answer: 9 1/6

Turning 5 1/2 into improper, multiply 5 x 2 = 10 + 1 = 11

11/2

Turning 1 2/3 into improper, multiply 1 x 3 = 3 + 2 = 5

5/3

(11/2) × (5/3) = 55/6.

Turning 55/6 into a mixed number,

9 1/6