Multiply Mixed Numbers Practice

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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

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Multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator. For example, to convert 5 1/6: 6*5 + 1 = 31, so it becomes 31/6.

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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 9/4.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a mixed number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply. For example, 4 x 1 1/2 = 4 x 3/2 = 12/2 = 6.

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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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What is the product of two mixed numbers?

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The product of two mixed numbers is found by converting them to improper fractions, multiplying, and simplifying.

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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.