Question

How do you multiply `3* 4\frac { 5} { 8}`?

Answer 1

13.875

Explanation:

since a mixed fraction is given, first convert it to an improper fraction.
(conversion of a mixed fraction to an improper fraction: multiply the denominator by the whole number in the fraction and then add the numerator to the answer. In this question, 8*4+5=37)
That will give us:

`3*37/8`

next multiply 37 by 3 and divide the answer by 8.

`37*3`=111

`111/8`= 13.875