Multiplying Two Fractions to Get a Mixed Number

Directions: Using the digits 1 to 9, at most one time each, place a digit in each box to make the equation true.

Hint

How does choosing the whole number affect the digits you choose for the fractions you multiply together?

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17 comments

  1. This really helped.

  2. Another answer is 8/6 * 4/3 = 1 7/9

  3. One of my students found 7/4 * 8/6 = 2 1/3

  4. how do you put in the numbers?

  5. Another one is 3/1 times 5/2 equals 7 1/2

  6. Love the alternatives!!!!!

  7. This made me think! I like it.

  8. I would get close to a solution but would end up with one of the numbers duplicated in the mixed number.

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