8.
3 Multiplying fractions
MIXED NUMERAL MULTIPLICATION
TASK 1 Mental strategies
Calculate these answers mentally by splitting the mixed numeral into a whole number and a fraction.
1 1
1 8 5 2 20 3
2 4
1 1
3 12 2 4 60 1
3 10
TASK 2 Without a calculator
Calculate these answers mentally or use a pen-and-paper method. Do not use a calculator.
1 1 3 1
1 1 2 2 1
2 2 5 4
1 4 3 1
3 2 4 2 1
3 5 5 9
1 3 1
2
5 10 3
2 7 6 5
2
TASK 3 Use a calculator
Estimate these answers first and then use a calculator. Check the answer against your estimate.
3 7 5 1
1 21 5 Estimate = 2 39 6 Estimate =
4 8 7 10
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