What is 16 1/2 x 2 1/2

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Answer to 16 1/2 x 2 1/2 is 41 1/4 or 41.25.
To solve for the product, change all mixed numbers into improper fractions.
Converting mixed number 16 1/2 to a improper fraction:
>  = 16 1/2 = 16 x 2 + 1/ 2
> = 32 + 1/ 2
> = 33/2
Converting mixed number 2 1/2 to a improper fraction:
> = 2 1/2 = 2 x 2 + 1/2 
> = 4 + 1/2 
> = 5/2
Multiply 33/2 and 5/2:
> = 33/2 x 5/2 
> = 33 x 5 / 2 x 2 
> = 165/4 or 41 1/4 or 41.25.