Which is the product 1 1/5 * 2 1/4
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First convert them both to mixed fractions. This means the numerator is bigger than the denominator.

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1 1/5 = 5/5 + 1/5 = 6/5

2 1/4 = 8/4 + 1/4 = 9/4

1 = 1 whole fraction. 5/5 is equal to 1.

2 = 2 whole fractions. 8/4 is equal to 2.

You multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators separately.

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6 * 9 = 54

5 * 4 = 20

54/20

54/20 can be simplified.

Find a common factor, such as 2, and divide both parts by it.

54÷2/20÷2

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