Multiply 2/7 by 2 4/5. Write the answer in simplest form.

Question

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1 point
2 8/35
2 ½
4/5
5/4

Answer 1

To multiply 2/7 by 2 4/5, we first need to convert the mixed number 2 4/5 to an improper fraction.

2 4/5 = (5 * 2 + 4)/5 = 14/5

Now, multiply 2/7 by 14/5:

(2/7) * (14/5) = (2 * 14)/(7 * 5) = 28/35

Simplify the fraction:

28/35 = 4/5

Therefore, 2/7 * 2 4/5 = 4/5 in simplest form.