Question

Multiply and express as a mixed fraction.$3\frac{1}{4}\times 2$

Answer 1

Find and express as a mixed fraction.$3\frac{1}{4}\times 2$

$$\begin{gathered} 3\frac{1}{4}\times 2=\frac{(4\times 3+1)}{4}\times 2 \\ =\frac{13}{4}\times 2 \\ =\frac{13\times 2}{4} \\ =\frac{26}{4} \\ =\frac{13}{2} \\ \therefore 3\frac{1}{4}\times 2=6\frac{1}{2} \end{gathered}$$