Question

Anthony solves 7/12 x 2 1/3 by writing the mixed number as a faction greater than 1 then multiplying the two factions Enter numbers to complete Anthony's calculation

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/3 = 7/3

7/12 *7/3 = 49/36

Answer 2

Answer:

49/36

Step-by-step explanation:

The given 7/12 x 2 1/3 should be rewritten as (7/12)(7/3), or, better yet:

 7        7

----- * -----

 12      3

and this evaluates through multiplication to 49/36 (which cannot be reduced).