Mastering Multiplication of Mixed Numbers

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

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

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

• Add the numerator to the whole number and multiply by the denominator

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

What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

• Add the mixed numbers together

• Simplify the mixed numbers

• Convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions

• Multiply the numerators together

After multiplying the improper fractions, what form should the answer be converted back into?

• Mixed number

• Decimal

• Percentage

• Proper fraction

What is the product of 3 and 1/3 times 1 and 3/5 in mixed number form?

• 4 and 3/4

• 6 and 1/2

• 4 and 2/5

• 5 and 1/3

How do you simplify the fractional part of a mixed number?

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor

• Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number

• Add the numerator to the denominator