To multiply mixed numbers, you need to convert them to improper fractrions, multiply and then convert them back to a mixed number. For example: 2 1/2 x 5 1/3 = 5/2 x 16 /3 numerator 5 x 16 = 80 denominator 2 x 3 = 6 so now you convert 80/6 into a mixed number 80 / 6 = 13 and 2/6 or, reduced, 13 1/3.
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Change each mixed fraction to an improper fraction. Do this by multiplying the denominator by the whole number next to the fraction and then adding the numerator to the product you get. Once you do this, multiply fractions normally.
It's because decimals are really fractions and all numbers get smaller when you multiply them by fractions.
For addition, subtraction, division and multiplication with other fractions
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Mixed numbers is when you have whole numbers and fraction.10 1/4 is a mixed number, the fraction equivalent is 11/4 and decimal equivalent is 10.25. Please note that mixed numbers is considered bad math practice.