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Perform the indicated operations.$$2 \frac{1}{2} \times 1 \frac{4}{5}$$
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The formula to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction is: \[a \frac{b}{c} = \frac{ac+b}{c}\] So, we can write \(2 \frac{1}{2}\) as \(\frac{2*2+1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}\) and \(1 \frac{4}{5}\) as \(\frac{1*5+4}{5} = \frac{9}{5}\). Show more…
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