Lesson 4.4 Assignment: Multiplying and Dividing 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 fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiply the fractions, and simplify if necessary.

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

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How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

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To find the reciprocal of a fraction, flip the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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What is the product of 5 1/3 and 3 3/10?

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The product is 9 1/6.

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How do you divide mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction, and simplify if necessary.

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What is the quotient of 5 1/4 divided by 5?

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The quotient is 1 1/4.

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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 7/4.

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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.

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What is the product of 2 5/18 and 1?

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The product is 2 5/18.