Mixed Number Multiplication

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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 \frac{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 the result over the original denominator. For example, 2 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{(2 \times 4) + 1}{4} = \frac{9}{4}.

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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 multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d}.

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What is the final step after multiplying fractions?

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If the result is an improper fraction, convert it back to a mixed number if necessary.

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What is the product of 2 \frac{1}{4} \times 1 \frac{1}{3}?

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3.

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What is the product of 4 \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \frac{1}{4}?

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10 \frac{1}{8}.

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What is the product of 3 \frac{3}{4} \times 2 \frac{1}{2}?

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9 \frac{3}{8}.

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What is the product of 3 \frac{2}{3} \times 3?

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11.

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What is the product of 2 \frac{3}{4} \times 3 \frac{1}{5}?

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8 \frac{16}{20}.