Multiply 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 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 first step in multiplying a mixed number by a fraction?

Back

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

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Find the product of 2 5/6 x 3/4.

Back

2 1/8.

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

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1 7/8.

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If Tony uses 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt and wants to use half, how much salt will he use?

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5/8 teaspoon.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the product of 3 5/9 x 4 4/8?

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16.

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If a recipe calls for 2 1/4 cups of oatmeal and makes 1 dozen muffins, how much oatmeal is needed for 1 1/2 dozen muffins?

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3 3/8 cups.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.