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what is 2 1/4 * 1 1/2 * 5/3

 Apr 6, 2015

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions

2 + 1/4 =   9/2

1 + 1/2  = 3/2

So we have

9/2   *   3/2  * 5/3  =

27/ 4 *   5/3        "cancel" the 27 and the 3

9/4 * 5/1 =

45/4

 

  

 Apr 6, 2015
 #1
avatar+130511 
+5
Best Answer

Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions

2 + 1/4 =   9/2

1 + 1/2  = 3/2

So we have

9/2   *   3/2  * 5/3  =

27/ 4 *   5/3        "cancel" the 27 and the 3

9/4 * 5/1 =

45/4

 

  

CPhill Apr 6, 2015

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