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Multiply the numerator by the numerator, and the denominator by the denominator. If you find this explanation unclear, take this example:
9/8 (improper fraction) x 3/4 (simple fraction) = 27/32 (answer)---if you can simplify it, do so.
If it is a mixed number (e.g. 1 3/4), change the mixed number to an improper fraction and follow the steps above. The same applies to simple fraction multiplying by simple fraction.
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Is there a trick to multiplying mixed numbers?
you have to turn them into improper fractions before you multiply them.
How do you divide simple fractions?
invert and multiply
What are the characteristics of improper fractions?
Improper fractions have numerators that are greater than or equal to their denominators.
Are improper fractions integers?
No, they are improper fractions. They can be equivalent to integers if the numerator is a multiple of the denominator.
How are proper and improper fractions different?
proper factions are fractions under a whole number improper fractions are Example: proper: 1/2 improper: 3/2
