Would you know what to do if we asked you to multiply two mixed numbers?
hmmm
Here's easy trick!
When you're multiplying two mixed numbers the easiest thing to do is to convert it to an improper (top heavy) fraction!
We've been exploring all things fractions this term and this hand method has really made it easier.
Take a look at the example here!
Multiplying Mixed Numbers (Definition, Examples) - BYJUS 
Then all you have to do is convert it back to a mixed number (and maybe simplify). 
So for 4 1/3 x 3 2/5 our answer would be 14 and 11/15


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