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Multiply Fractions and Mixed Numbers

11 questions

6th - 6th Grade

Mathematics

Multiply Fractions and Mixed Numbers is a Grade 6 mathematics worksheet that builds fluency with multiplying fractions by whole numbers, multiplying two fractions, and multiplying mixed numbers. Students complete 10 fill-in-the-blank problems, including products that require simplifying answers and converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers. The worksheet also includes applied problems about finding the area of a rectangular ice rink and determining the number of pies needed for equal servings, plus one multiple-choice item. This free printable worksheet helps teachers check whether students can select an efficient multiplication strategy and express products accurately in fraction, mixed-number, or whole-number form. The word problems connect fraction multiplication to measurement and equal groups, giving students an opportunity to apply computation in context. It includes a complete answer key for efficient review, independent practice, homework, or a quick Grade 6 skills check.

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Multiply Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Total questions: 11

Name
Class
Date
1.

 15⋅15\frac{1}{5}\cdot15  

(a)  

2.

 37×28\frac{3}{7}\times28  

(a)  

3.

 56×28\frac{5}{6}\times28  

(a)  

4.

 89⋅34\frac{8}{9}\cdot\frac{3}{4}  

(a)  

5.

 611×512\frac{6}{11}\times\frac{5}{12}  

(a)  

6.

 3 56⋅9103\ \frac{5}{6}\cdot\frac{9}{10}  

(a)  

7.

 2 34×8112\ \frac{3}{4}\times\frac{8}{11}  

(a)  

8.

 8 25×4 278\ \frac{2}{5}\times4\ \frac{2}{7}  

(a)  

9.

Mr. Cunningham built himself an ice rink that is 14 and 2/5 meters long and 6 and 7/8 meters wide. What is the area of the ice rink Mr. Cunningham built?

(a)  

10.

Reese made pumpkin pies for the whole class. She made enough that each student would get 1/4 of a pie. If there are 24 students in the class, then how many pumpkin pies did Reese make?

(a)  

11.

The day before the chapter test, what would you like to do?

a)

Have another day to just work on the study guide.

b)

Play Jeopardy

c)

Play Quizizz

d)

I don't care. Teacher knows best.

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Multiply Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Total questions: 11

1.
3
2.
12
3.
23 1/3
4.
2/3
5.
5/22
6.
3 9/20
7.
2
8.
36
9.
99 square meters, 99 sq. m., 99 sq. meters, 99 square m., 99 square m
10.
6 pumpkin pies, 6 pies
11.
n/a

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What does the Multiply Fractions and Mixed Numbers worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 worksheet covers multiplying fractions by whole numbers, multiplying fractions by fractions, and multiplying mixed numbers. Its 10 fill-in-the-blank problems require students to simplify products and express answers as fractions, mixed numbers, or whole numbers, while the ice-rink area and pumpkin-pie problems apply the same skill in real-world contexts.

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

Model one product involving a whole number, then demonstrate fraction multiplication by simplifying common factors before multiplying. Next, have students solve the worksheet’s fraction and mixed-number items independently, asking them to explain when they converted a mixed number and how they checked whether the final answer was simplified. Use the ice-rink and pumpkin-pie problems to connect the calculations to area and equal groups.

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

Watch for students who add numerators and denominators instead of multiplying, or who multiply mixed-number whole and fractional parts without first converting the mixed number to an improper fraction. Students may also fail to simplify products such as 8/9 × 3/4, misread the mixed-number dimensions in the ice-rink problem, or omit square units when reporting area. In the pumpkin-pie problem, check that they multiply 24 students by 1/4 pie per student rather than divide in the wrong direction.

How do I assign and grade the Multiply Fractions and Mixed Numbers worksheet?

On Wayground, assign this worksheet either as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz. The worksheet includes a complete answer key for checking the 10 fill-in-the-blank responses and the multiple-choice item, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also gives schools an option for reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this multiplying fractions and mixed numbers worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so fraction expressions, mixed numbers, and fill-in-the-blank prompts are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font, or translate the worksheet’s written directions and word-problem text into another language while preserving the mathematical expressions.

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