Fractions! 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 proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

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1. Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction. 2. Multiply the numerators. 3. Multiply the denominators. 4. Simplify the result if necessary and convert back to a mixed number.

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Convert the mixed number 2 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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2 1/2 = (2 * 2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 3/4?

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3 3/4 = (3 * 4 + 3)/4 = 15/4.

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

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1 1/2 * 2 1/3 = (3/2) * (7/3) = 21/6 = 3 1/2.

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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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What is the result of multiplying 2 1/4 by 1 2/5?

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2 1/4 * 1 2/5 = (9/4) * (7/5) = 63/20 = 3 3/20.

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How do you simplify the fraction 12/16?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. So, 12/16 = 3/4.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of the improper fraction 9/4?

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9/4 = 2 1/4.

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If you multiply 3/5 by 2/3, what is the product?

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3/5 * 2/3 = 6/15 = 2/5 after simplification.