Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0134467795

ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - 2.2 Mixed Numbers - 2.2 Exercises - Page 123: 27

Answer

$\frac{269}{15}$

Work Step by Step

First, multiply the whole part of the mixed number by the denominator. $17\times15=255$ Then, add the product to the numerator. $255+14=269$ Put the sum over the original denominator of the fraction part to get the final answer. $\frac{269}{15}$

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