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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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-8 1/2 x 7 5/6
![**Title: Multiplying Mixed Numbers**
**Instructions:**
Multiply the following mixed numbers and express your answer as an integer, proper fraction, or mixed number.
**Problem:**
\[
-8 \frac{1}{2} \cdot 7 \frac{5}{6}
\]
**Answer Section:**
\[
-8 \frac{1}{2} \cdot 7 \frac{5}{6} = \, \boxed{\phantom{b}}
\]
*(Type an integer, proper fraction, or mixed number in the box provided.)*
**Explanation:**
To solve this multiplication problem involving mixed numbers:
1. Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.
2. Multiply the improper fractions.
3. Simplify the resulting fraction, if necessary.
4. Convert back to a mixed number, if preferred.
Ensure your solution is correctly simplified and appropriately formatted.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fa720fba8-ca0b-4a09-9aca-9b5d451b23d1%2F16d3cd14-903d-4de2-a3d7-31a960342f1e%2Fpyt06if_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Multiplying Mixed Numbers**
**Instructions:**
Multiply the following mixed numbers and express your answer as an integer, proper fraction, or mixed number.
**Problem:**
\[
-8 \frac{1}{2} \cdot 7 \frac{5}{6}
\]
**Answer Section:**
\[
-8 \frac{1}{2} \cdot 7 \frac{5}{6} = \, \boxed{\phantom{b}}
\]
*(Type an integer, proper fraction, or mixed number in the box provided.)*
**Explanation:**
To solve this multiplication problem involving mixed numbers:
1. Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.
2. Multiply the improper fractions.
3. Simplify the resulting fraction, if necessary.
4. Convert back to a mixed number, if preferred.
Ensure your solution is correctly simplified and appropriately formatted.
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