To multiply 7 1/4 by 8, you first need to convert the mixed number into an improper fraction.
7 1/4 can be converted as follows:
7 × 4 = 28 28 + 1 = 29
Therefore, 7 1/4 is equivalent to 29/4.
Now, you can multiply 29/4 by 8:
29/4 × 8 = (29 × 8) / 4 = 232 / 4
Finally, you can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 4:
232 ÷ 4 = 58 4 ÷ 4 = 1
Therefore, 29/4 × 8 = 58/1, which simplifies to 58.
