SOLUTION: (71/2)(51/3)

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Question 499398: (71/2)(51/3)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solved by pluggable solver: Fractions Solver


%2871%2F2%29%2851%2F3%29 Start with the given expression



In order to multiply these fractions, simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately like this:


%2871%2A51%29%2F%282%2A3%29 Multiply the numerators 71 and 51. Place them as the numerator. Multiply the denominators 2 and 3. Place them as the denominator


3621%2F6 Now multiply



So


%2871%2F2%29%2851%2F3%29=3621%2F6




If want to reduce the fraction, 3621%2F6 reduces to 1207%2F2 (note: click here if you need help with reducing fractions)