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 a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator. For example, 3 1/4 = (3*4 + 1)/4 = 13/4.

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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 multiply a mixed number by a whole number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply the improper fraction by the whole number. For example, 1 1/2 * 3 = (3/2) * 3 = 9/2.

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What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, to simplify 8/12, divide both by 4 to get 2/3.

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What is the product of 1 1/2 and 3 3/4?

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1 1/2 * 3 3/4 = 5 5/8.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the result of multiplying 3 and 3 3/4?

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3 * 3 3/4 = 11 1/4.

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What is the formula for multiplying two fractions?

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