Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

$4\frac{2}{5}=\frac{4\times5 + 2}{5}=\frac{22}{5}$; $3\frac{1}{5}=\frac{3\times5+1}{5}=\frac{16}{5}$

Step2: Multiply the improper - fractions

$\frac{22}{5}\times\frac{16}{5}=\frac{22\times16}{5\times5}=\frac{352}{25}$

Step3: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number

$352\div25 = 14$ with a remainder of $2$. So $\frac{352}{25}=14\frac{2}{25}$

Answer:

$14\frac{2}{25}$