1. Multiplying Fractions & Mixed Numbers RULES: 1. Change all mixed and whole numbers to improper. 2. Cross cancel (short cut). 3. Multiply numerators and denominators straight across. 4. Change improper fractions to mixed or whole numbers. 5. Write answer in simplest form.

2. Examples 2 8 4 10 1 3 12 5 4 x 12 6 16 x x

3. Examples with SHORTCUT: 2 8 4 10 1 3 12 5 4 x 12 6 16 x x

4. UTry: 8 10 12 20 12 10 18 12 3 2 14 11 x x x

5. Practice 5 3 6 7 8 4 12 10 1 4 9 5 x x x

6. Practice 12 5 20 8 6 12 9 18 1 2 4 2 8 5 x x x x

7. Practice 15 12 18 20 9 7 14 12 18 6 24 12 x x x

8. Practice