Steps to solve!
What is step one to solve a multiplication with fractions problem?
evaluate the problem!
1/5 X 2/5
3/5
1 1/2 x 2 1/2
7 1/2
what is the method where you multiply the tops and bottoms of each fraction together?
cross multiplication
10/20x 5/10
1
4 3/4 x 5 2/4
104 1/2
What is the second step to solving a problem with mixed numbers?
the triangle method
100/500 x 300/600
20/67
1 plus 1