3/7•2 1/2 whats the answer

Question

Explain how to work the problem out

Answer 1

Hi Latoya;

3/7•2 1/2

This is what I would do...

I would convert the integer and fraction, 2 1/2, into a fraction...

We multiply the integer and denominator (divisor), then add the numerator; (2x2)+1=5.

The denominator, divisor, is 2, and remains unchanged.

5/2

 

(3/7)(5/2)

Now, we are going to multiply these numerators and the denominators..

(3)(5)/(7)(2)

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