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3 1/2 multiplied by 8 2/3

put in mixed number form with fractional part in lowest terms

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Begin by converting both fractions to improper fractions

To accomplish this, you follow these steps:
Whole number * denominator, then add the product to the numerator. Keep denominator the same.

3 1/2 --> 7/2

8 2/3 --> 26/3

Now, to multiply fractions, multiply the top numbers (numerators) together and then the bottom numbers (denominators) together

7*26=182

2*3=6

You would get 182/6. To simply, find the GCF between 182 and 6. This would be 2, so divide them both by 2.

182/2 = 91

6/2 = 3

So, in the lowest terms, 3 1/2 * 8 2/3 = 91/3. Turn this back to an improper fraction.

91/3 --> 30 1/3

30 1/3 is your answer.

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