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Multiplication of Mixed Numbers

10 questions

5th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet gives students focused practice multiplying mixed numbers. Across 10 multiple-choice questions, students find products such as 2 1/2 × 3 3/4, 3 1/4 × 2 2/3, and 3 3/4 × 1 1/2, then select the matching answer from four choices. Several prompts also ask students to simplify the product, reinforcing accurate computation and answer selection. Use this free printable worksheet for independent practice, a math-center activity, homework, or a quick check of students’ fluency with mixed-number multiplication. The multiple-choice format helps teachers identify whether errors come from computing the product, interpreting mixed-number notation, or simplifying the result. An answer key is included for efficient review and grading, making the resource useful after instruction or as targeted practice for Grade 5 learners.

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Multiplication of Mixed Numbers

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the result of multiplying 2 and 1/2 by 3 and 3/4?

a)

5/2

b)

75/8

c)

7/8

d)

11/4

2.

Simplify the product of 4 and 2/3 multiplied by 1 and 1/2.

a)

2/3

b)

3/2

c)

4/3

d)

2

3.

Find the value of 3 and 1/4 multiplied by 2 and 2/3.

a)

6 and 1/12

b)

7 and 1/6

c)

8 and 1/12

d)

7 and 1/12

4.

Calculate the product of 1 and 3/4 and 2 and 1/2.

a)

9/4

b)

35/8

c)

7/6

d)

5/8

5.

What is the result of multiplying 2 and 3/5 by 1 and 2/3?

a)

10/15

b)

7/15

c)

65/15

d)

8/15

6.

Simplify the product of 3 and 1/2 multiplied by 2 and 3/4.

a)

7/4

b)

5/4

c)

11/4

d)

9/4

7.

Find the value of 4 and 2/3 multiplied by 1 and 3/4.

a)

8 and 1/2

b)

7 and 1/3

c)

5 and 1/2

d)

6 and 1/2

8.

Calculate the product of 2 and 1/4 and 3 and 1/2.

a)

6 and 1/8

b)

7 and 1/4

c)

6 and 3/4

d)

5 and 1/2

9.

What is the result of multiplying 1 and 2/3 by 2 and 3/4?

a)

3 and 1/2

b)

6 and 1/2

c)

4 and 1/2

d)

5 and 1/2

10.

Simplify the product of 3 and 3/4 multiplied by 1 and 1/2.

a)

2 3/4

b)

3 3/8

c)

5 1/2

d)

7 1/4

Answer Key

Multiplication of Mixed Numbers

Total questions: 10

1.
b)

75/8

2.
c)

4/3

3.
d)

7 and 1/12

4.
b)

35/8

5.
c)

65/15

6.
d)

9/4

7.
b)

7 and 1/3

8.
a)

6 and 1/8

9.
d)

5 and 1/2

10.
b)

3 3/8

FAQs

What does this worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet covers multiplying two mixed numbers and, in selected prompts, simplifying the resulting product. Its 10 multiple-choice questions require students to compute products such as 2 1/4 × 3 1/2 and distinguish the correct result from plausible answer choices.

How can I use this worksheet to teach multiplying mixed numbers?

Begin by modeling one mixed-number multiplication problem and have students explain how they represent each mixed number before calculating. Then use the worksheet’s multiple-choice items for guided practice, asking students to justify why the selected product is correct and why another option is not. Finish by reviewing the prompts that ask students to simplify their products.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Watch for students who multiply only the whole-number parts or fraction parts instead of treating each mixed number as a complete factor. Students may also select an option that reflects an incomplete calculation or fail to simplify when the prompt explicitly asks them to do so. Ask students to show their computation for items such as 4 2/3 × 1 3/4 rather than relying only on an answer choice.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

This mixed-number multiplication worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key. Grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or use the digital quiz for online response collection and grading.

How can I differentiate this mixed-number multiplication worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the 10 multiple-choice items are easier to read and annotate. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those changes support access to the mixed-number expressions and answer choices.

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