Question

What is the answer to 5 times 1 1/2

Answer 1

`7(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

5×
`1(1)/(2)`

I would first make the mixed number into a improper fraction.

1×2+1=3

`(3)/(2)`×
`(5)/(1)`=

Multiply straight:

5×3=15

2×1=2

`(15)/(2)`

Now make it a mixed fraction:

15÷2=
`7(1)/(2)`

Answer 2

5 times 1 1/2 is 5 1/2