SOLUTION: 6 1/2 x 3/5 really confused on how you work this out, something to do with turning it into an improper fraction??

Question 730786: 6 1/2 x 3/5
really confused on how you work this out, something to do with turning it into an improper fraction??
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, lynnlo:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is how multiplication of fractions is done:

Here are a few ways to write the number, 1:
,

..

Doing something with the mixed number:

Answer by lynnlo(4176) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12/2+1/2=======13/2
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