How do you multiply an improper fraction by a fraction?

Answer 1

Simple.

Take this example: 13/5 x 10/26

Just times the tops together, and then multiply the bottoms together, then simplify. Then you have your answer.

OR use the faster and more accurate way of cross cancelling.

Remember the CROSS in cross cancelling because we multiply crossways.

5 can fit into 10 twice, so we cross out the 10 and we leave a 2. 5 can fit into 5 once, so we leave a 1 where the 5 used to be.

13/1 x 2/26

Now, 13 can fit into 26 twice, so we cross out the 26, and leave a 2, and we cross out the 13 and leave a 1.

1/1 x 2/2

2/2 = 1

1/1 = 1

1x1 = 1

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