Question

Perform the indicated operation. 61/2 · 4/5? a.5 1/5 b.6 2/5 c.3 1/5 d.4 2/5

Answer 1

A. 5 1/5

Explanation:

6 1/2 × 4/5

Convert 6 1/2 to an improper fraction.

13/2 × 4/5

Multiply both fractions.

52/10

Convert the improper fraction to a mixed fraction.

5 2/10

⇒ 5 1/5

Answer 2

5 1/5

Explanation:

6 1/2 *4/5

Rewriting as an improper fraction

( 2*6 +1)/2 *4/5

13/2 *4/5

52/ 10

50/10 + 2/10

5 +1/5

5 1/5