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Examples:
Multiplying Mixed Numbers
The only way that multiplying mixed numbers is different from multiplying fractions is that mixed
numbers must be converted into improper fractions first.
Canceling out shared factors is very useful when multiplying improper fractions because the numerators
can be very large and they are easier to work with if you can make them smaller.
Example
j = x
j = x
j =
j =
Multiplying Fractions