Mixed numbers consist of an integer followed by a fraction.
Multiplying two mixed numbers:
Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.
Multiply the two numerators together.
Multiply the two denominators together.
Convert the result back to a mixed number if it is an improper fraction.
Simplify the mixed number.
Example: 6 2/8 * 3 5/9 =
Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.
50/8 * 32/9
Multiply the two numerators together.
50 * 32 = 1600
Multiply the two denominators together.
8 * 9 = 72
Convert the result to a mixed number.
1600/72 = 22 16/72
Simplify the mixed number.
22 2/9
Multiplying Mixed Numbers
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