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1 1/4 times 5 3/5 whats the answer in fractions

User Marsheth
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7 votes

Answer:

I believe its 7

Explanation:

  1. Simplify 1¼ to 5/4
  2. Simplify 5⅗ to 28/5
  3. Your equation should look like 5/4 × 28/5
  4. Multiply straight across;
  5. 5×28= 140 and 4×5=20
  6. you'll end up with 140/20
  7. simplify to 7
User Jay Hardia
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6 votes

Answer:

7

Explanation:

we need to make these the same term

1 1/4 = 5/4

5 3/5= 28/5

then multiply across and simplify!

User Alemv
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