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 2 1/2.

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator forms the fraction.

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Convert the improper fraction \( \frac{8}{3} \) to a mixed number.

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2 2/3.

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Convert the improper fraction \( \frac{29}{5} \) to a mixed number.

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5 4/5.

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What is the product of a fraction and a whole number?

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To find the product of a fraction and a whole number, multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the same denominator.

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Solve \( \frac{1}{6} \times 24 \).

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What is the process for multiplying two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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Multiply and simplify \( \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{7} \).

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\( \frac{10}{21} \).

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you write an improper fraction as a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to get the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.