Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers

Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers

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?

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

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

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.