Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers

Practice multiplying and dividing mixed numbers with this Grade 8 math worksheet.

Grade 8 Math FractionsMultiplying and Dividing FractionsMultiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers

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Fill in the Blanks3 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2.C

Topics

mathfractionsmixed numbersmultiplicationdivisiongrade 8

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Read each question carefully and solve for the answer. Show your work where indicated.

To multiply or divide mixed numbers, the first step is to convert them into fractions.

1. Convert 2 1/3 to an improper fraction:

2. Convert 4 3/5 to an improper fraction:

Multiply the following mixed numbers. Show your work.

3. 1 1/2 × 2 1/3

4. 3 1/4 × 1 2/5

Divide the following mixed numbers. Show your work.

5. 2 2/3 ÷ 1 1/4

6. 4 1/2 ÷ 2 3/4

7. Which of the following is equivalent to 1 1/4 × 2?

2 1/2

2 1/4

3 1/2

8. What is the reciprocal of 3 1/5?

5/16

16/5

3 5/1

1/3 1/5

9. When dividing mixed numbers, you should find a common denominator before multiplying by the reciprocal.

True

False

10. Sarah has 3 1/2 pies. She wants to divide them equally among 4 friends. How much pie does each friend get? Show your work.