SOLUTION: What is the estimate of 1 1/9 * 8 2/3

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Question 630521: What is the estimate of 1 1/9 * 8 2/3
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 1/9 is closest to 1
8 2/3 is closest to 9
1*9=9 approximately
The accurate answer is 9 17/27