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How do i multiply a mixed number?

User Mja
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1. Consider multiplying 4 1/2 with 6 2/5
2.
Convert your first mixed number to an improper fraction.
3.
Convert your second mixed number to an improper fraction.
4.
Multiply the two improper fractions.
5.
Reduce your answer to the lowest terms.
6.
Convert your answer to a mixed number.
7. There you go!
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If a it's by a whole number you just multiply it by the numerator
And if there are two mixed numbers you multiplyboth by the denominator
And the numerator
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