1 1/4 x 2 as a Fraction
Multiplying a mixed number by a whole number can seem tricky, but it's actually pretty simple. Here's how to find the answer to 1 1/4 x 2 as a fraction:
1. Convert the Mixed Number to an Improper Fraction
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 x 4 = 4
- Add the numerator: 4 + 1 = 5
- Keep the same denominator: 5/4
Now we have 5/4 x 2
2. Multiply the Fractions
- Multiply the numerators: 5 x 2 = 10
- Multiply the denominators: 4 x 1 = 4
The result is 10/4.
3. Simplify the Fraction
- Find the greatest common factor (GCD) of 10 and 4: The GCD is 2.
- Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD: 10/2 = 5, 4/2 = 2.
Therefore, 1 1/4 x 2 is equal to 5/2 as a fraction.
You can also express this as a mixed number: 2 1/2.