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Explanation:

Step1: Identify the operation

To find the total ice cream needed, multiply the number of guests by the ice cream per guest. So, we calculate \( 5\times\frac{3}{8} \).

Step2: Perform the multiplication

Multiply the whole number 5 by the numerator 3: \( 5\times3 = 15 \). The denominator remains 8, so we get \( \frac{15}{8} \).

Step3: Convert to mixed number (optional)

Divide 15 by 8. 8 goes into 15 once with a remainder of 7. So, \( \frac{15}{8}=1\frac{7}{8} \).

Answer:

\( 1\frac{7}{8} \) (or \( \frac{15}{8} \))