ANSWERS
1.
1
10
2.
3
8
3.
1
12
4.
5
12
5.
2
7
Multiplication of Mixed Numbers
Multiplying mixed numbers is similar to multiplying fractions.
To multiply two or more mixed numbers, first change the mixed numbers to
improper fractions and then follow the steps for multiplying fractions.EXAMPLE
Multiply 1^35 334.SOLUTION135 334 ¼8
5
15
4
23
¼
8
5
15
4
11
¼
2 3
1 1
¼
6
1
¼ 6
Math Note: When a whole number is used in a multiplication pro-
blem, make it into a fraction with a denominator of 1.66 CHAPTER 4 Fractions: Part 2