Question

Multiply and express as a mixed fraction: $3\frac{1}{4}\times 6$

Answer 1

Step 1: Multiply the given mixed fraction by the number.

Given : $3\frac{1}{4}\times 6$

Convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction, then multiply;

$\begin{array}{l} 3\frac{1}{4}\times 6\\ =\frac{13}{4}\times 6\\ =\frac{39}{2}\end{array}$

Step 2: Convert $\frac{39}{2}$into a mixed fraction.

$\frac{39}{2}=19\frac{1}{2}$

Hence the product of $3\frac{1}{4}\times 6$is $19\frac{1}{2}$.