5 1/2 x 1/4 as a Fraction
In this article, we will explain how to multiply the mixed number 5 1/2 by the fraction 1/4.
Step 1: Convert the Mixed Number to a Fraction
To multiply a mixed number by a fraction, we need to convert the mixed number to a fraction first. To do this, we multiply the whole number part (5) by the denominator (2) and then add the numerator (1).
5 1/2 = (5 × 2) + 1 / 2 5 1/2 = 11 / 2
Step 2: Multiply the Fractions
Now we can multiply the fraction 11/2 by the fraction 1/4.
(11/2) × (1/4) = ?
To multiply fractions, we multiply the numerators (11 and 1) and multiply the denominators (2 and 4).
(11 × 1) / (2 × 4) = 11 / 8
The Final Answer
Therefore, 5 1/2 x 1/4 as a fraction is equal to 11/8.
