WOLFRAM|DEMONSTRATIONS PROJECT

Multiplying Mixed Numbers

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first mixed number
whole number
numerator
denominator
multiply by second mixed number
whole number
numerator
denominator
1.) Write the original problem:
1
5
10
× 5
1
2
2.) Rewrite the problem using improper fractions:
15
10
×
11
2
3.) Multiply the improper fractions:
165
20
4.) Simplify if possible:
8
1
4
These are the steps for multiplying mixed numbers.