Question

A rectangle measures 2 1/2 inches by 3/4 inches What is its area?

Answer 1

You have to do 5/2 x 3/4. The result of this is 15/8. If you simplify this it will be 1 7/8 inches

Answer 2

1 7/8

Explanation:

I think you need to times it like 2 1/2 x 3/4, first you make 2 1/2 into 5/2 then times it like this 5/2 x 3/4. the answer is 1 7/8