Connor M. answered • 10/11/23
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7/2 x 2/5 = 14/10
14/10 = 7/5
When multiplying fractions, you should use an improper fraction rather than a mixed number. So, you should convert the 3 1/2 into 7/2.
3=6/2
6/2+1/2 = 7/2
From there you can multiply the numerators and the denominators to get 14/10.
7x2=14 and 2x5=10
Since both 14 and 10 are both factors of 2, you can simplify the fraction to 7/5.
14/2 = 7
10/2 =5
14/10=7/5
