How can you multiply a mixed number?

Turn it into a improper fraction and then multiply both the numerator and denominator together!
So like 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 Turn that into improper fractions and get 3/2x5/2 then you get 15/2 which is 7 1/2

Answered by MathG33k | 2024-06-10

convert the mixed number(s) into improper fractions. multiply the improper fractions together and then convert your answer back into a mixed number if needed.
for example: 2 1/2 * 4 3/5
3/2 * 23/5
69/10
6 9/10

Answered by iloveonedirection | 2024-06-10

To multiply mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, multiply these fractions, and then convert back to a mixed number if necessary. This method ensures you can handle mixed numbers systematically. For instance, multiplying 1 2 1 ​ and 2 2 1 ​ results in 3 4 3 ​ .
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Answered by MathG33k | 2024-12-24