SOLUTION: I don't understand multiplying mixed numbers. Could you give me an example to show me how it is done?

Question 393914: I don't understand multiplying mixed numbers. Could you give me an example to show me how it is done?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, stanbon:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

No...you give us an example and someone will help you solve it.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I don't understand multiplying mixed numbers. Could you give me an example to show me how it is done?
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(2 1/3)(3 2/5)
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Change each factor to an improper fraction (one where the numerator
is greater than the denominator).
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= [(3*2+1)/3]
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Simplify:
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[7/3]
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Multiply the numerators
Multiply the denominators
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84/15
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Reduce the fraction, dividing numerator and denominator by 3 to get:
= 28/5
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Convert back to a mixed number if you wish.
= 5 3/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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