Solved Examples

1. Multiply 2¹/₃ and 3.

We can write, 

2¹/₃ = 7/3

Now multiply 7/3 and 3

7/3 x 3 = 7

2. Multiply 1¹/₂ and 2¹/₅.

We can write, 

1¹/₂ = 3/2

2¹/₅ = 11/5

Now multiply both the fractions.

3/2 x 11/5

(3 x 11)/(2 x 5)

33/10

Now convert 33/10 into a mixed fraction

33/10 = 33/10

Problems and Solutions

Q.1: Multiply ⅖ and 6/7.

Solution: ⅖ x 6/7 

⇒ (2×6)/(5×7)

⇒ 12/35

Q.2: Multiply ⅓ and 1/10.

Solution: ⅓ x 1/10

⇒ 1/(3 x 10)

⇒ 1/30

Q.3: Find the product of ⅝ and 4/10.

Solution: ⅝ x 4/10

⇒ (5 x 4)/(8 x 10)

⇒ 20/80

⇒ 1/4