First, convert 1 1/4 (a mixed number) into an improper fraction. That’s 5/4—one whole plus a quarter. Now, “of” in math means multiply, so we’re calculating 2/3 × 5/4. Multiply the numerators: 2 × 5 = 10. Multiply the denominators: 3 × 4 = 12. You get 10/12, which simplifies to 5/6. See? It’s like folding a paper crane—precise, satisfying, and oddly meditative.
Think of it this way: if you have a pizza cut into six slices, and you want two-thirds of one and a quarter pizzas, you end up with five slices. That’s a perfect amount for a solo dinner with a side of guilt-free Netflix.
