Question

multiply.

\\1 \frac{1}{4} \times 2 \frac{1}{2}\\

write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Explanation:

Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

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Multiply the improper fractions

$$ \frac{5}{4} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{5 \times 5}{4 \times 2} = \frac{25}{8} $$

Convert back to a mixed number in simplest form

$$ \frac{25}{8} = 3\frac{1}{8} $$

Answer:

Multiply.

$$1\frac{1}{4} \times 2\frac{1}{2}$$

Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.
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