Multiplying Mixed Numbers

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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, such as 1 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you multiply a mixed number by a fraction?

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To multiply a mixed number by a fraction, first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply the numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

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The first step is to convert each mixed number into an improper fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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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, such as 7/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 result over the original denominator.

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What is the process for simplifying a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the result of multiplying 6 2/3 by 3/5?

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The result is 4.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of the improper fraction 87/6?

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The mixed number equivalent is 14 1/6.

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What is the product of 23 and 1?

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The product is 23.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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How do you express 36.75 as a mixed number?

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36.75 can be expressed as 36 3/4.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1