Approximate the product of each pair of mixed numbers in exercises 31 and 32 by multiplying the whole numbers and adding the products of the fractions and the whole numbers (as shown on page 288). Show each step in obtaining the answer.\\ \\ 1\\ 31. a. $4\frac{1}{3} \times 6\frac{1}{2}$\\ 1\\ b. $5\frac{1}{4} \times 8\frac{2}{5}$
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