Solve: (+7) × (+1⅚) Multiplication with Mixed Numbers

Question

Solve the following expression:

(+7)×(+156)= (+7)\times(+1\frac{5}{6})=

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Step-by-Step Solution

Let's convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction:

156=116 1\frac{5}{6}=\frac{11}{6}

Now let's write the exercise:

7×116=71×116= 7\times\frac{11}{6}=\frac{7}{1}\times\frac{11}{6}=

We'll multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator:

7×111×6=776 \frac{7\times11}{1\times6}=\frac{77}{6}

Let's convert the improper fraction to a mixed fraction:

776=1256 \frac{77}{6}=12\frac{5}{6}

Answer

1256 12\frac{5}{6}