Question

Multiply the following fractions: $\frac{3}{2}\times 5\frac{1}{3}$

Answer 1

Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction and then multiply.

$\begin{array}{c}\frac{3}{2}\times 5\frac{1}{3}=\frac{3}{2}\times \frac{16}{3}\\ =1\times 8\\ =8\end{array}$

Hence the product of $\frac{3}{2}\times 5\frac{1}{3}$is $8$.