Multiply 7/10 by 1 1/4. Write the results in simplest form

Answer 1

To multiply 7/10 by 1 1/4, first convert the mixed number 1 1/4 into an improper fraction:

1 1/4 = (1 * 4 + 1)/(4) = 5/4

Now, multiply the fractions:

7/10 * 5/4 = (7 * 5)/(10 * 4) = 35/40

To simplify this fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 5:

35/40 ÷ 5/5 = (35 ÷ 5)/(40 ÷ 5) = 7/8

Therefore, the result of multiplying 7/10 by 1 1/4 in simplest form is 7/8.