what does 7 1/8*2=?

7 1/8  =  7 + 1/8

To find 2(7 + 1/8) multiply the 2 x 7 and the 2 x 1/8:  2 x 7  =  14  and  2 x 1/8  =  2/8

So, the answer is 14 2/8  =  14 1/4