1 1/3 x 1 2/5 as a Fraction
In this article, we will learn how to multiply two mixed numbers, specifically 1 1/3 and 1 2/5, and express the result as a fraction.
Step 1: Convert Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
To multiply mixed numbers, we need to convert them to improper fractions first.
1 1/3 = ? First, let's convert 1 1/3 to an improper fraction:
1 1/3 = (1 × 3) + 1 = 4/3
1 2/5 = ? Next, let's convert 1 2/5 to an improper fraction:
1 2/5 = (1 × 5) + 2 = 7/5
Step 2: Multiply the Fractions
Now that we have the improper fractions, we can multiply them:
(4/3) × (7/5) = ?
To multiply fractions, we multiply the numerators (4 and 7) and multiply the denominators (3 and 5), like this:
(4 × 7) / (3 × 5) = 28/15
Result
So, 1 1/3 x 1 2/5 as a fraction is equal to:
28/15
