Re: how do i solve 2 1/4 x 3 2/3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Let's convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.......we have
9/4 x 11/3 Notice that we can "cross-cancel" the "9" with the "3" This gives us
3/4 x 11/1 = 33/4 = 8 1/4
It's always nice if you can "cancel" before you multiply....it usually saves some work, later
Also, you could use the on-site calculator to do this...just make sure that you put parentheses around both mixed numbers. The calculator will give you the answer in both fractional and "mixed form" - if the result has a "mixed form."