Multiply Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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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, which means 2 whole parts and 1/2 of another part.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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

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The product is 3/8.

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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 area of a rectangle?

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

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If Mr. Cunningham's ice rink is 14 2/5 meters long and 6 7/8 meters wide, how do you find the area?

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Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiply them, and simplify. The area is 99 square meters.

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What is the first step in multiplying a mixed number by a fraction?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction before multiplying.

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What is 3/5 of 20?

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3/5 of 20 is 12.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).