SOLUTION: How do you solve multiplication problems with three proper fractions? For example: 2 1/2*1/5*11/3

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Question 20077: How do you solve multiplication problems with three proper fractions?
For example: 2 1/2*1/5*11/3
Answer by pwac(253) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
change the 2 1/2to5/2
%285%2F2%29%2A%281%2F5%29%2A%2811%2F3%29
multiplying fractions, just multiply numerator(top) together
and denominators(bottom)together
%285%2A1%2A11%29%2F%282%2A5%2A3%29=55%2F30
=1.833333 or1%285%2F6%29
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