5 1/2* 4 1/2

To multiply fractions, follow these steps:

1. Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions: 5 1/2 = (5 * 2 + 1) / 2 = 11/2 4 1/2 = (4 * 2 + 1) / 2 = 9/2

2. Multiply the numerators together: 11 * 9 = 99 Multiply the denominators together: 2 * 2 = 4

3. The product of the fractions is 99/4.

Therefore, 5 1/2 * 4 1/2 = 99/4.