Question

Multiply

4/5 x 2 6/7

Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form

Answer 1

To multiply the given fractions, we can first convert the mixed number 2 6/7 to an improper fraction:

2 6/7 = (2 * 7 + 6)/7 = 20/7

Next, we can multiply the fractions by multiplying the numerators (4 * 20) and the denominators (5 * 7):

(4/5) * (20/7) = (4 * 20)/(5 * 7) = 80/35

Now, we can simplify this fraction. We notice that both the numerator and denominator are divisible by 5:

80/35 = (16 * 5)/(7 * 5) = 16/7

Therefore, the product 4/5 * 2 6/7 = 16/7 in simplest form.