Multiplying Mixed Numbers

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Multiplying Mixed Numbers

step 1 -- Change each mixed number to an improper fraction.
step 2 -- Reduce if possible
step 3 -- Multiply the numerators and then the denominators.
step 4 -- Put answer in lowest terms. (Simplify )

Example: 2 4/ 6 x 3 2/7 =

Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

16/6 and 24/7

Multiply the two numerators together.

16 x 24 = 384

Multiply the two denominators together

6 * 7 = 42

Convert the result to a mixed number.

384/42 = 9 6/42

Simplify the mixed number. (by reducing the
fraction part)

9 1/7