Mastering Multiplication of Mixed Numbers and Whole Numbers

What is the first step when multiplying a whole number with another number?

• Add the numbers together

• Convert both numbers to fractions

• Divide the numbers

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger one

How do you convert the whole number 8 into a fraction?

• 8/2

• 8/1

• 8/0

• 8/8

What is the fraction form of 1 and 1/2?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 3/2

• 1/3

What is the purpose of cross-canceling before multiplying fractions?

• To add the fractions

• To change the fractions to whole numbers

• To simplify the fractions

• To make the numbers larger

Which numbers are cross-canceled in the example with 8 and 2?

• 8 and 2

• 4 and 1

• 2 and 1

• 8 and 3

What is the result of multiplying 4 by 3 in the first example?

• 15

• 7

• 12

• 10

What is the final answer when multiplying 4/1 by 3/1?

• 4

• 3

• 12

• 1

How do you convert 3 and 2/3 into a fraction?

• 9/2

• 10/3

• 11/3

• 8/3

What should you remember about the final answer in these multiplication problems?

• It is always a mixed number

• It is always a fraction

• It can be a fraction or a mixed number

• It is always a whole number