Question

multiply.
$1\frac{1}{3} \times 2\frac{1}{3}$
write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to improper fractions

$1\frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{3}$, $2\frac{1}{3} = \frac{7}{3}$

Step2: Multiply the fractions

$\frac{4}{3} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{4 \times 7}{3 \times 3} = \frac{28}{9}$

Step3: Convert to mixed number

$\frac{28}{9} = 3\frac{1}{9}$

Answer:

$3\frac{1}{9}$