Multiply 5/6

by 2 and 3/4
. Convert the product to be a mixed number.(1 point)

1 answer

To multiply \( \frac{5}{6} \) by \( 2\frac{3}{4} \), we first need to convert the mixed number \( 2\frac{3}{4} \) into an improper fraction.

  1. Convert \( 2\frac{3}{4} \) to an improper fraction:

\[ 2\frac{3}{4} = 2 \times 4 + 3 = 8 + 3 = 11 \quad \text{so,} \quad 2\frac{3}{4} = \frac{11}{4} \]

  1. Now, multiply \( \frac{5}{6} \) by \( \frac{11}{4} \):

\[ \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{11}{4} = \frac{5 \times 11}{6 \times 4} = \frac{55}{24} \]

  1. Next, we need to convert \( \frac{55}{24} \) into a mixed number. To do this, divide 55 by 24:
  • \( 55 \div 24 = 2 \) (the whole number part)
  • The remainder is \( 55 - (24 \times 2) = 55 - 48 = 7 \)

Thus, we can express \( \frac{55}{24} \) as a mixed number:

\[ \frac{55}{24} = 2 \frac{7}{24} \]

Therefore, the product of \( \frac{5}{6} \) and \( 2\frac{3}{4} \) expressed as a mixed number is:

\[ \boxed{2 \frac{7}{24}} \]