Math Problem Statement

6 1/3 x 1 1/2

Solution

To solve 613×1126 \frac{1}{3} \times 1 \frac{1}{2}, we first need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions:

  1. Convert 6136 \frac{1}{3} to an improper fraction: 613=(6×3)+13=18+13=1936 \frac{1}{3} = \frac{(6 \times 3) + 1}{3} = \frac{18 + 1}{3} = \frac{19}{3}

  2. Convert 1121 \frac{1}{2} to an improper fraction: 112=(1×2)+12=2+12=321 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{(1 \times 2) + 1}{2} = \frac{2 + 1}{2} = \frac{3}{2}

Now multiply the two improper fractions: 193×32=19×33×2=576\frac{19}{3} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{19 \times 3}{3 \times 2} = \frac{57}{6}

Simplify the fraction: 576=936=912\frac{57}{6} = 9 \frac{3}{6} = 9 \frac{1}{2}

Thus, 613×112=9126 \frac{1}{3} \times 1 \frac{1}{2} = 9 \frac{1}{2}.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you multiply mixed numbers in general?
  2. How do you simplify improper fractions?
  3. How do you convert improper fractions back to mixed numbers?
  4. What is the difference between improper fractions and mixed numbers?
  5. How can you apply fraction multiplication to real-life problems?

Tip: Always simplify improper fractions after multiplying to make the answer clearer.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Multiplication of Fractions
Improper Fractions

Formulas

Mixed number to improper fraction conversion: a b/c = (a * c + b)/c
Multiplication of fractions: (a/b) * (c/d) = (a * c)/(b * d)

Theorems

Fraction multiplication property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7