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Skill 32 Multiply and Divide Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals

Multiplication. First let’s try a simple example. Multiply Multiply the two numerators: 1 × 2 = 2. Use the 2 as the new numerator. Multiply the two denominators: 2 × 3 = 6. Use the 6 as the new denominator. Your result then is Reduce to lowest terms:

Now for mixed numbers. Multiply Start by transforming each mixed number into a fraction. Multiply the two numerators to get 550 ...

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