Question

I need help with multiplying mixed numbers... (2 problems..) Medal awarded for best answer.

Answer 1

And... Problem 2....

Answer 2

maybe change the mixed number into fraction and work it

Answer 3

\[a\dfrac{b}{c} = a+\dfrac{b}{c} = \dfrac{ac+b}{c}\]

Answer 4

\[2\dfrac{8}{9} = 2 + \dfrac{8}{9} = \dfrac{2\times 9 + 8}{9} = \dfrac{26}{9}\]

Answer 5

therefore
\[2\dfrac{8}{9}\cdot \dfrac{2}{13} = \dfrac{26}{9}\cdot \dfrac{2}{13} = ?\]