When you multiply fractions, just multiply the numerator by the numerator, and the denominator by the denominator. Reduce if possible.
Example: 1 ¼ pizzas x 3
1 ¼ x 3 = 3 ¾
Procedure:
- Rewrite the mixed numbers as improper fractions
- Multiply the fractions
- Rewrite the improper fraction as a mixed number
Example: Multiply 1 ¼ x 3
Multiplying Fractions
Multiplying Fractions 2
Multiplying Mixed Numbers
FR26 Fractions_x_Whole
FR24 Multiply_Fractions
FR25 Mixed_Numbers_x_Fraction
FR29 Multiplying Fractions with Cross Cancelling
MN02 Converting Mixed Numbers to Decimals
Dividing Fractions
Dividing Fractions by Cross Multiplication
Dividing Fractions by Using the Reciprocal
Dividing Mixed Numbers
FR30 Dividing Fractions with Cross Cancelling
MN07 Multiplying Mixed Numbers by Whole Numbers
MN08 Multiplying Mixed Numbers by Whole Numbers
MN10 Mixed_Numbers Divided by Whole
MN11 Mixed Numbers Division
Dividing Mixed Numbers
First, rewrite all mixed numbers as improper fractions, then invert and multiply.