Question

multiply. write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
$7 \times 6\frac{1}{12} = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed number to fraction

$6\frac{1}{12} = \frac{6\times12 + 1}{12} = \frac{73}{12}$

Step2: Multiply by the whole number

$7 \times \frac{73}{12} = \frac{7\times73}{12} = \frac{511}{12}$

Step3: Convert to mixed number

$\frac{511}{12} = 42\frac{7}{12}$ (since $12\times42=504$, $511-504=7$)

Answer:

$42\frac{7}{12}$ or $\frac{511}{12}$