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Multiplying Mixed Numbers. Lesson 5-2. To Multiply Mixed Numbers:. Change any mixed numbers to improper fractions. Simplify factors. Multiply numerators by numerators and denominators by denominators. Simplify and/or change improper fractions back into mixed numbers. Example 1. 1. 2. 6.
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Multiplying Mixed Numbers Lesson 5-2
To Multiply Mixed Numbers: • Change any mixed numbers to improper fractions. • Simplify factors. • Multiply numerators by numerators and denominators by denominators. • Simplify and/or change improper fractions back into mixed numbers.
Example 1 1 2 6 x 4 7 6 3 9 27 x = 2 4 7 14 1 14 27 13 1 14 14 13
Example 2 1 3 4 3 x 6 5 3 15 5 25 18 x = 1 6 5 1 1 15
Example 3 3 1 1 x 2 8 7 7 1 x = 8 16 2