Multiplying Fractions & Mixed NumbersRULES:

1. Change all mixed and whole numbers to improper.

2. Cross cancel (short cut).

3. Multiply numerators and denominators straight across.

4. Change improper fractions to mixed or whole numbers.

5. Write answer in simplest form.

Examples

2 8 4 10

1 312 5

4 x 126 16

x

x

Examples with SHORTCUT:

2 8 4 10

1 312 5

4 x 126 16

x

x

UTry:

8 10 12 20

12 1018 12

3 214 11

x

x

x

Practice

5 3 6 7

8 412 10

1 49 5

x

x

x

Practice12 520 8

6 129 18

1 2 42 8 5

x x

x

x

Practice15 1218 20

9 714 12

18 624 12

x

x

x

Practice