How do you multiply 3 1/3 x 3/8?

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Trevor Ryan.
Nov 2, 2015

#5/4=1 1/4=1,25#

Explanation:

First write both numbers in normal fraction form (not as a mixed number to get

#3 1/3xx3/8=10/3xx3/8#

Now use the rule for multiplication of fractions which says we may multiply numerators and denominators separately to get, in simplest form

#10/3xx3/8=(10xx3)/(3xx8)=30/24=10/8=5/4#

You can then convert back to mixed number form or decimal form if you so wish.

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