Question

multiply.
answer as a mixed number in simplest form.
$2\frac{1}{2} \times 3\frac{4}{5}$
enter the
whole number

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to improper fractions

$2\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$, $3\frac{4}{5} = \frac{19}{5}$

Step2: Multiply the fractions

$\frac{5}{2} \times \frac{19}{5} = \frac{5 \times 19}{2 \times 5} = \frac{19}{2}$

Step3: Convert to mixed number

$\frac{19}{2} = 9\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$9\frac{1}{2}$
(The whole number part is 9)