1. We change the mixed fraction into a improper fraction.
1 1/2 ( 1 * 2 = 2 + 1 ) = 3/2
1 3/8 ( 1 * 8 = 8 + 3 ) = 11/8
2. Multiply.
3/2 * 11/8
3(11) = 33
2(8) = 16
3. 33/16
4. Simplify.
16 can go into 33, 2 times, with a remainder of 1.
Answer: 2 1/16
