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\frac{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, then add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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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 the denominator, such as \frac{5}{4}.

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What is the first step in multiplying a mixed number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width.

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Calculate the area of a base with width 5 inches and length 6\frac{1}{2} inches.

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The area is 32\frac{1}{2} square inches.

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

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The product is \frac{9}{20}.

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How do you multiply a mixed number by a whole number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply the numerator by the whole number.

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What is the result of 3\frac{1}{2} \times 10?

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The result is 35.

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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.