Perform the following multiplication. Be sure answers are reduced to lowest terms. (Enter as an improper fraction.)

Question

2 1/2 x 1 3/8 =

Answer 1

2 1/2 = 5/2
1 3/8 = 11/8

(5/2)(11/8) = 55/16 = 3 7/16

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