Multiply Fractions, Convert Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

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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 2 1/2.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 2 4/5 to an improper fraction.

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The improper fraction is 14/5.

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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 9/4.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 10/3 to a mixed number.

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The mixed number is 3 1/3.

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What is the product of two fractions?

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The product of two fractions is found by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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Calculate the product of 1/3 and 4/9.

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The product is 4/27.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, convert the whole number to a fraction (by placing it over 1) and then multiply the numerators and denominators.

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Calculate 5 times 2/6 and express it as an improper fraction.

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The result is 10/6.