Multiplying Mixed Numbers

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with.

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

Convert the resulting improper fraction back to a mixed number if necessary.

The answer is 8 1/3.

The mixed number equivalent is 2 6/10, which simplifies to 2 3/5.

The mixed number equivalent is 5.