How do you evaluate #1\frac{2}{3}\times 2\frac{1}{4}#?

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EZ as pi
Dec 7, 2016

#= 3 3/4#

Explanation:

Multiplying fractions always follows the same method.

#1 2/3 xx 2 1/4" "larr#change to improper fractions.

#=5/3 xx9/4" "larr# cancel where possible through the X sign.

#=5/cancel3 xxcancel9^3/4" "# multiply straight across

#=15/4" "larr# change to a mixed number

#= 3 3/4#

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