This document provides instructions for multiplying mixed numbers in 5 steps: 1) Change mixed numbers to improper fractions, 2) Cross reduce, 3) Multiply the numerators, 4) Multiply the denominators, 5) Reduce the final fraction if necessary. An example of multiplying the mixed numbers 1 1/5 and 2 is worked through the 5 steps as 1) 6/5 and 2, 2) 6/3, 3) 12/3, 4) 12/15, 5) 4/5.