Multiplying Fractions, Whole Numbers, and Mixed Numbers

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What is the process for multiplying two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together to get the new numerator, and multiply the denominators together to get the new denominator.

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How can you convert a whole number into a fraction?

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You can convert a whole number into a fraction by placing it over 1 (e.g., 5 becomes 5/1).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 2 1/2).

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How do you multiply a mixed number by a fraction?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply straight across.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 9/4).

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator (e.g., 2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2).

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What is the first step in multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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Convert the whole number to a fraction by placing it over 1.

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How do you simplify a fraction after multiplying?

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the result of multiplying a fraction by 1?

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The result is the original fraction (e.g., 3/4 * 1 = 3/4).