Multiply. Write your answer in simplest form.

Question

2 1/2 x 3 2/3

Answer 1

2 1/2 = 2 + 1 / 2 = 4 / 2 + 1 / 2 = 5 / 2

3 2/3 = 3 + 2 / 3 = 9 / 3 + 2 / 3 = 11 / 3

2 1/2 x 3 2/3 = 5 / 2 x 11 / 3 =

5 x 11 / 2 x 3 = 55 / 6 =

54 / 6 + 1 / 6 = 9 + 1 / 6 = 9 1/6