Question

multiply.
$2\frac{1}{2} \times 3\frac{1}{2}$
write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to improper fractions

$2\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$, $3\frac{1}{2} = \frac{7}{2}$

Step2: Multiply the fractions

$\frac{5}{2} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{35}{4}$

Step3: Convert to mixed number

$\frac{35}{4} = 8\frac{3}{4}$

Answer:

$8\frac{3}{4}$