Multiply Whole Numbers and Mixed Numbers Problem Solving

What is a product?

• The answer to a multiplication problem.

• The answer to a subtraction problem.

• The answer to an addition problem.

• The answer to a division problem.

What would be the first step in solving this problem?

• Add the whole numbers in the mixed fractions.

• Multiply the denominators

• Convert the mixed numbers back into improper fractions.

• Multiply the 6 by 1.

12 x 6 =

• 44

• 78

• 76

• 72

10 x 4 =

• 40

• 44

• 444

• 440

Lori is baking cookies. Her recipe calls for ²/₃ of a cup of milk.  Lori decides she wants to triple the recipe.  How much milk is needed?

• ²/₉

• 4 ½

• 1

• 2

What is the first step in solving: 4 ²/ ₅ X 6 ²/₃

• Find a common denominator

• Change the mixed numbers to improper fractions

• Multiply the whole numbers together

• Flip the second fraction

When MULTIPLYING WHOLE NUMBERS, you can expect your answer to be...

• BIGGER than what you started with

• SMALLER than what you started with

How do I multiply MIXED NUMBERS?

• Multiply straight across

• Change them to improper fractions and then multiply

• Keep Change Flip