
Let
represent the number.
The word “equals” can be represented as “=” symbol.
\The word “times” indicates multiplication and the symbol is “
”.
Rewrite the sentence into expression as
\
The equation is
.
First write the mixed number
into improper fraction.
The improper fraction of
(
)
Write the mixed number
into improper fraction.
The improper fraction of
(
)
Rewrite the sentence into expression as 
According to multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by
.

(Cancel common terms)
(Multiply:
)
The number is
.