What is is 1 1/3 x 2 2/3

32/9 or 3 5/9

Step-by-step explanation:

The easiest way to mutiply mixed number is to make them fractions and then multiply them

1 1/3 = 4/3

2 2/3 = 8/3

4/3 * 8/3     Now you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together

4 * 8 = 32

3 * 3 = 9

32/9        

Now you can reduce to a mixed number

32/9 Or   3 5/9

b.an increase in a causes b to decrease