5.NF.6 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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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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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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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Multiply the mixed numbers 1 1/2 and 2 1/3. What is the answer?

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1 1/2 x 2 1/3 = 3 1/6.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

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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, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 2/5?

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3/4 x 2/5 = 6/20 = 3/10 after simplification.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the result of multiplying 3 2/5 by 1 1/2?

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3 2/5 x 1 1/2 = 5 1/10.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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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 9/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is the mixed number equivalent of the improper fraction 11/4?

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The mixed number equivalent of 11/4 is 2 3/4.