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, 4 3/5 = (4*5 + 3)/5 = 23/5.

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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 a whole number and a fraction?

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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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What is the process of multiplying two fractions?

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What is a proper fraction?

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