Multiplying Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

What is the first step when multiplying mixed numbers?

• Multiply the whole numbers.

• Change the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

• Find a common denominator.

• Simplify the fractions.

To change a mixed number to an improper fraction, what operation do you perform with the denominator and the whole number?

• Add

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide

What is 3 1/3 as an improper fraction?

• 9/3

• 10/3

• 3/10

• 4/3

What is 1 3/5 as an improper fraction?

• 8/5

• 5/8

• 13/5

• 15/3

After converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, how do you multiply them?

• Multiply numerators and add denominators.

• Multiply denominators and add numerators.

• Multiply numerators and multiply denominators.

• Cross-multiply.

What is the product of 10/3 multiplied by 8/5?

• 18/8

• 80/15

• 50/24

• 15/80

If your answer after multiplying is an improper fraction, what should you do next?

• Leave it as is.

• Convert it back to a mixed number.

• Multiply it by another fraction.

• Add a whole number to it.

What is 80/15 as a mixed number before simplifying the fraction?

• 5 1/3

• 5 5/15

• 15 5/80

• 8 0/15

What is the simplified form of the fraction 5/15?

• 1/5

• 5/3

• 1/3

• 1/15

What is the simplified product of 3 1/3 multiplied by 1 3/5?

• 5 1/3

• 5 5/15

• 80/15

• 5 1/5