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Multiplying mixed fractions

This skill teaches how to multiply mixed fractions by first converting them into improper fractions. After conversion, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together to get a new fraction, which can then be simplified or converted back to a mixed number if necessary.

Learn multiplying mixed fractions

Teaching Transcript

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Let's multiply these mixed fractions

First make them into improper fractions. We now have 11 over 7, multiplied by 8 over 5

Multiplying top and bottom, we get 88 over 35

Which simplifies to 2, and 18 over 35

Skill Practice

Multiplying mixed fractions

Test your understanding of multiplying mixed fractions by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.