Mastering Multiplying Mixed Numbers

What is the first step when multiplying mixed numbers?

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the whole numbers

• Convert them to improper fractions

• Find a common denominator

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Add the whole number to the numerator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

When reducing fractions, what must you always reduce?

• Two whole numbers

• A numerator and a denominator

• Two denominators

• Two numerators

What is the result of multiplying 9 by 5 in the example given?

• 50

• 45

• 40

• 35

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator and use the remainder as the new numerator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

What is the mixed number form of 45/8?

• 6 1/8

• 5 5/8

• 5 1/8

• 4 5/8

In the example with 1 and 8/10 times 2 and 6/12, what is the improper fraction form of 1 and 8/10?

• 18/8

• 18/10

• 10/18

• 8/10

What is the reduced form of 30/12?

• 15/6

• 6/3

• 10/4

• 5/2

When multiplying fractions and mixed numbers together, what should you do with the fraction?

• Convert it to a mixed number

• Add it to the mixed number

• Leave it as it is

• Subtract it from the mixed number

What is the final mixed number form of 5/3?

• 2 1/3

• 3 1/2

• 1 2/3

• 1 1/3