Multiplying 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 1 1/2.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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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.

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What is the final step after multiplying fractions?

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Simplify the resulting fraction if possible, and convert back to a mixed number if needed.

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What is the area of a square?

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The area of a square is found by squaring the length of one side (Area = side × side).

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width (Area = length × width).

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 × base × height.

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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.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and area?

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Multiplication can be used to calculate the area of shapes by multiplying dimensions.