SOLUTION: I am taking a HELP test on saturday and having some problems. I know what the answer is....just want to know how to get the answer. 2 1/3 x 5 1/4 = My answer was 10 1/12 which

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: I am taking a HELP test on saturday and having some problems. I know what the answer is....just want to know how to get the answer. 2 1/3 x 5 1/4 = My answer was 10 1/12 which      Log On


   



Question 21292: I am taking a HELP test on saturday and having some problems. I know what the answer is....just want to know how to get the answer.
2 1/3 x 5 1/4 = My answer was 10 1/12 which was wrong. Can you please show me how to get the right answer.

Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 1/3 x 5 1/4
first put them in improper fraction form;
7%2F3*21%2F4
Now multiply;
147%2F12
simplify;
123%2F12
121%2F4
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