To multiply a whole number and a mixed number, you can either convert the mixed number to an improper fraction or convert the whole number to a mixed number. I will show you both methods:
Method 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. 7 1/4 = (7 × 4 + 1) / 4 = 29/4 So, 7 1/4 × 8 = 29/4 × 8 = (29 × 8) / 4 = 232/4
Method 2: Convert the whole number to a mixed number. 7 1/4 × 8 = (7 × 8) + (1/4 × 8) = 56 + 2 = 58
Therefore, 7 1/4 × 8 is equal to either 232/4 or 58.
