Multiplying Fractions: 1 1/7 * 3/5
This article will guide you through multiplying the mixed number 1 1/7 by the fraction 3/5.
Step 1: Convert the mixed number to a fraction
- 1 1/7 is equivalent to (1 * 7 + 1)/7 = 8/7.
Step 2: Multiply the numerators and denominators
- (8/7) * (3/5) = (8 * 3) / (7 * 5)
Step 3: Simplify the resulting fraction
- (8 * 3) / (7 * 5) = 24/35
Therefore, the product of 1 1/7 and 3/5 is 24/35. This fraction is already in its simplest form, as the greatest common factor of 24 and 35 is 1.