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Multiply 21/2 with 5/3

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 1 2/3

This multiplication involving fractions can also be rephrased as "What is 21/2 of 1 2/3?"

21/2 × 5/3 is 35/2.

Steps for multiplying fractions

  1. Simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately:
  2. 21/2 × 5/3 = 21 × 5/2 × 3 = 105/6
  3. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/2
  4. In mixed form: 171/2

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