SOLUTION: 5 7/8(5/11) how do you work this problem

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Question 509398: 5 7/8(5/11) how do you work this problem
Answer by jerryguo41(197) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5%287%2F8%29%2A%285%2F11%29
If so:
1) Convert to improper (5 7/8=47/8)
%2847%2F8%29%2A%285%2F11%29
2) Multiply Across
%28235%2F88%29 or +2%2859%2F88%29