Convert 1 1/4 x 2 1/3 to a Fraction
In this article, we will learn how to convert the mixed numbers 1 1/4 and 2 1/3 to fractions and then multiply them together.
Converting Mixed Numbers to Fractions
1 1/4
To convert 1 1/4 to a fraction, we need to multiply the whole number part (1) by the denominator (4) and then add the numerator (1).
1 × 4 + 1 = 5
So, the fraction equivalent of 1 1/4 is:
5/4
2 1/3
To convert 2 1/3 to a fraction, we need to multiply the whole number part (2) by the denominator (3) and then add the numerator (1).
2 × 3 + 1 = 7
So, the fraction equivalent of 2 1/3 is:
7/3
Multiplying Fractions
Now that we have converted both mixed numbers to fractions, we can multiply them together.
5/4 × 7/3
To multiply fractions, we need to multiply the numerators (5 and 7) and multiply the denominators (4 and 3).
(5 × 7) / (4 × 3) = 35/12
So, the result of multiplying 1 1/4 and 2 1/3 is:
35/12
Therefore, the final answer is 35/12.
