How can you multiply a mixed number

Turn it into a improper fraction and then multiply both the numerator and denominator together!

So like 1 1/2 x 2 1/2

Turn that into improper fractions and get 3/2x5/2

then you get 15/2 which is 7 1/2

Convert the mixed number (s) into improper fractions. multiply the improper fractions together and then convert your answer back into a mixed number if needed.

for example:

2 1/2 * 4 3/5

=

3/2 * 23/5

=

69/10

=

6 9/10