Multiplying Mixed Fractions- MA 5.23

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What is a mixed fraction?

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A mixed fraction is a number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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What is the first step in multiplying mixed fractions?

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Convert each mixed fraction to an improper fraction.

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What is the second step in multiplying mixed fractions?

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Multiply the numerators of the improper fractions together and the denominators together.

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What do you do after multiplying the fractions?

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If the result is an improper fraction, convert it back to a mixed fraction.

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What is 3 2/3 as an improper fraction?

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3 2/3 = (3*3 + 2)/3 = 11/3.

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What is 1 1/5 as an improper fraction?

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1 1/5 = (1*5 + 1)/5 = 6/5.

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Calculate: 3 2/3 x 1 1/5

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3 2/3 x 1 1/5 = (11/3) x (6/5) = 66/15 = 4 2/5.

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What is 2 3/5 as an improper fraction?

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2 3/5 = (2*5 + 3)/5 = 13/5.

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What is 3 1/3 as an improper fraction?

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3 1/3 = (3*3 + 1)/3 = 10/3.