Question

Multiply. Express your answer in simplest form. 1 7/8 x 2 1/3

Answer 1

4 3/8

Explanation:

8 × 1 + 7 = 15/8

3 × 2 + 1 = 7/3

Now, we'll multiply both numerator and denominators.

(numerators) 15 × 7 = 105

(denominators) 8 × 3 = 24

= 105/24

Now, we'll find the simplest form of 105/24

= 4 3/8

Answer 2

4 3/8

Convert to improper fractions first:
15/8 x 7/3

Cross- cancel common factor (3):
5/8 x7/1

Multiply fractions:
5x7 / 8x1

Solve:
35/8

Simplify:

4 3/8