Question

Multiply and express as a mixed fraction: $3\times 5\frac{1}{5}$

Answer 1

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

Given : $3\times 5\frac{1}{5}$

Convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction then multiply.

$\begin{array}{l} 3\times 5\frac{1}{5}\\ =3\times \frac{26}{5}\\ =\frac{78}{5}\end{array}$

Step 2: Convert $\frac{78}{5}$into a mixed fraction.

$\frac{78}{5}=15\frac{3}{5}$

Hence the product of $3\times 5\frac{1}{5}$is $15\frac{3}{5}$.