Try these: Solve the following problems. Write your answers in simplest form(if necessary). 1.) 2.) 3.)

Example 1: Multiply the following mixed numbers. Multiply the numerators and denominators. Original problem Rewrite as a mixed number. Final answer Write the factors as improper fractions and cross reduce (optional). Strategy: * When multiplying mixed numbers, first, turn the factors into improper fractions. * Next, cross reduce (optional). * Then multiply the numerators and denominators. * If necessary, simplify the answer by writing it as a mixed number and/or reducing. ÷ 4

Example 2: Multiply the following mixed numbers. Multiply the numerators and denominators. Original problem Rewrite as a mixed number. Final answer Strategy: * When multiplying mixed numbers, first, turn the factors into improper fractions. * Next, cross reduce (optional). * Then multiply the numerators and denominators. * If necessary, simplify the answer by writing it as a mixed number and/or reducing. Write the factors as improper fractions and cross reduce (optional). ÷ 4

Example 3: Multiply the following mixed numbers. Multiply the numerators and denominators. Original problem Rewrite as a mixed number. Final answer Write the factors as improper fractions and cross reduce (optional). Strategy: * When multiplying mixed numbers, first, turn the factors into improper fractions. * Next, cross reduce (optional). * Then multiply the numerators and denominators. * If necessary, simplify the answer by writing it as a mixed number and/or reducing.

Try these: Solve the following problems. Write your answers as mixed numbers in simplest form(if necessary). 1.) 2.) 3.)

Real-Life Application Mr. Wilkins is laying bricks to make a rectangular patio. The area he is covering with bricks is feet by feet. What is the area of the patio?

Real-Life Application One day, Alba and Kashaf decided to make cookies. The recipe calls for cups of flour but they only want to make of the recipe. How much flour do Alba and Kashaf need to add to the recipe?