First convert the fractions into inpropper fractions by takeing the denominator and multiplying it by the whole number blus the nummerator. For 3(1/2) it becomes 7/2 and for 1(1/2) it becomes 3/2. Then multiply the fractions 7/2 x 3/2 = 21/2 now make it a mixed fraction so the answer is 2(1/2)
