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What is 5 1/5 times 2 3/4

User Jordanm
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Answer: 14.3

Explanation:

User RajeshM
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Answer:

14 3/10

Explanation:

5 1/5 * 2 3/4

Change to improper fractions

5 1/5 = (5*5+1) /5 = 26/5

2 3/4 = (4*2+3)/4 = 11/4

26/5 * 11/4 = 286/20

Divide top and bottom by 2

143/10

10 goes into 143 14 times with 3 left over

14 3/10

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