Question

Multiply. Write your answer in simplest form.

2 5/6 x 2/5

Answer 1

Answer:

$2\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{2}{5} \\ \\ = \frac{17}{6} \times \frac{2}{5} \\ \\ = \frac{17}{3 \times 5} \\ \\ = \frac{17}{15} \\ \\ =1 \frac{2}{15}$

Answer 2

cancel method

25 is divided by 5

6 is divided by 3

so the final product is 5/3