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you have to turn them into improper fractions before you multiply them.

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How is multiplying mixed numbers different than multiplying fractions?

if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply


Do you need a common denominator when multiplying mixed numbers?

No.


Why do you have to change a mixed number to an improper fraction before multiplying mixed numbers?

You don't.


When multiplying mixed numbers how do you do a cross cancel?

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When multiplying two mixed numbers the reciprocal of the second mixed number must be used true or false?

False.


How to multiply mixed numbers?

First change the mixed numbers into improper fractions by multiplying the denominator and the whole number and add the product to the numerator in the mixed numbers and then multiply the numerators and the denominators and divide the numerator by the denominator of the product.


How do you multipy mixed numbers by mixed numbers?

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.


When multiplying mixed numbers and fractions does changing the order of the factors change the product?

No. The commutative and associative laws are valid for any real numbers.


When multiplying two mixed numbers what do you do first?

First you change them into improper fractions. Then you multiply the numerator and the denamanator straight across. ;)


How is multiplying rational numbers like multiplying fractions and multiplying decimals?

Fractions and decimals are usually rational numbers. Besides, multiplying rational and irrational numbers is also similar.


What is the result of multiplying numbers called?

The result of multiplying numbers is called the product.


Can two mixed numbers be less than 1 why or why not?

No it’s can not be a number less than one because a number times one get you the same number