SOLUTION: 6 3/4 x 5 1/3= dont know how to solve?

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Question 340148: 6 3/4 x 5 1/3=
dont know how to solve?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, rfer:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6 3/4 x 5 1/3
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= (27/4)*(16/3)
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Cancel any factor common to a numerator and a denominator:
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= (9/1)(4/1)
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= 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
change to improper fractions
multiply
then reduce
27/4*16/3=432/12=36