Question

multiply.

\\3 \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \frac{1}{4}\\

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

$$ \frac{7}{2} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{7 \times 9}{2 \times 4} = \frac{63}{8} $$

Convert the product back to a mixed number

$$ \frac{63}{8} = 7\frac{7}{8} $$

Answer:

Multiply.

$$3\frac{1}{2} \times 2\frac{1}{4}$$

Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.
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