Multiplying Two Mixed Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to multiply two mixed numbers by first converting them into improper fractions. It demonstrates the process using the example of 4 and 2/5 times 1 and 1/3. The tutorial covers converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiplying the numerators and denominators, and converting the resulting improper fraction back to a mixed number. The final answer is presented as 5 and 13/15. The lesson concludes with a summary of the steps involved in multiplying mixed numbers.

What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

• Add the whole numbers together

• Convert them into improper fractions

• Multiply the whole numbers directly

• Divide the mixed numbers

How do you convert the mixed number 4 and 2/5 into an improper fraction?

• Multiply 4 by 2 and add 5

• Divide 4 by 5 and add 2

• Multiply 4 by 5 and add 2

• Add 4 and 2, then multiply by 5

What is the improper fraction form of 1 and 1/3?

• 3/4

• 4/3

• 3/1

• 1/3

After converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, what is the next step?

• Add the numerators and denominators

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply the numerators and denominators

• Divide the numerators by the denominators

What is the mixed number form of the product 88/15?

• 5 and 13/15

• 6 and 1/15

• 5 and 1/3

• 6 and 13/15