To multiply two numbers written in mixed fraction form, we need to convert them to improper fractions.
First, let's convert 2 1/3 to an improper fraction. Since the whole number part is 2 and the fraction part is 1/3, we can multiply the whole number part by the denominator of the fraction part and add the numerator.
2 1/3 = (2 * 3 + 1)/3 = 7/3
Next, let's convert 8 1/4 to an improper fraction.
8 1/4 = (8 * 4 + 1)/4 = 33/4
Now, we can multiply the two improper fractions.
(7/3) * (33/4) = (7 * 33)/(3 * 4) = 231/12
To simplify this fraction, we can divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 3.
231/12 รท 3/3 = 77/4
The final answer is 77/4.
However, none of the given options match this answer. It seems that there might be an error in the question or the options provided.
Use the properties of exponents to perform the following operation 2 1/3 x 8 1/4. Select the correct answer from the following.
a) 2 13/12
b) 16 1/2
c) 2 /2/7
d) 16 2/7
e) 2 1/4
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