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Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers

R 8-12

To multiply or divide mixed numbers, you need to rewrite each mixed number as
an improper fraction.
Example 1

Find 213  312.

213  312 



7
3  7
2
(
7  7)
(3 
2)
4
9
6  81
6

Write the numbers as improper fractions.

Multiply.
Simplify.

Example 2

Find 415 313.

415 313 




2
51

2
51


1
30

3

1
0

(21  3)

(5  10)
13
63
  1
50
50

Write the numbers as improper fractions.

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.
Simplify.

Multiply or divide. Simplify, if possible.

3
1
23
11
3
  10
1. 45  25      
25
1
1
13
2. 13  43  3    9  59
1
7
3. 32  6       
3
1
4
18
3
54

4. 35 13  5   5      2
10
2
1
12
60
5. 25 15  5  5  6   
2
3
3
11
4
 
6. 19 4  9       
27

Scott Foresman, Gr. 5

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Use with Chapter 8, Lesson 12.