Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 2 1/2.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same. For example, 5 x 1/4 = 5/4.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is the result of 5 x 1/4?

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1 1/4.

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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 that over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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

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11/16.

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How do you multiply two mixed numbers?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions, then multiply the fractions.

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What is 5 x 2/3?

Back

3 1/3.

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What is the product of 7/3 and 3/4?

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7/4 or 1 3/4.