Mulyiplying mixed numbers such as 2 2/2x 2 2/5 = Solution Convert mixed numbers to simple fractions: 2 2/2 = (2*2 + 2)/2 = (4+2)/2 = 6/2 = 3 2 2/5 = (2*5 + 2)/5 = (10+2)/5 = 12/5 Now multiply these two fractions: 3 * 12/5 = (3*12)/5 = 36/5 Now convert the fraction to a mixed number: 36/5 = 35+1/5 = 7 1/5.