Multiply 2 and 1 half by 3 and 1 third

8 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/2 * 3 1/3

Change each to an improper fraction

2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1) / 2 = 5/2

3 1/3 = (3*3+1) / 3 = 10/3

5/2 * 10/3 = 50/6

Divide the top and bottom by 2

25/3

Change to a mixed number

3 goes into 25 8 times with 1 left over

8 1/3