5 2/4 times 3 1/2

Answer 1

To multiply the fractions 5 2/4 and 3 1/2, first convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:

5 2/4 = (4 * 5 + 2)/4 = 22/4
3 1/2 = (2 * 3 + 1)/2 = 7/2

Now multiply the fractions:

(22/4) * (7/2) = (22 * 7)/(4 * 2) = 154/8

Simplify the fraction if possible:

154/8 = 77/4

So, 5 2/4 times 3 1/2 is equal to 77/4.