Question

multiply.

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

$$ \frac{5}{2} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{5 \times 3}{2 \times 2} = \frac{15}{4} $$

Convert back to a mixed number

$$ \frac{15}{4} = 3\frac{3}{4} $$

Answer:

Multiply.

\(2\frac{1}{2} \times 1\frac{1}{2}\)

Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

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