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 proper fraction, such as 1 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 the result over the original denominator. For example, 1 1/2 = (1*2 + 1)/2 = 3/2.

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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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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the process to multiply a mixed number by a whole number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply the improper fraction by the whole number.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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If Josie has a garden where half is fruit and one third of that is watermelon, what fraction of the whole garden is watermelon?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8 and 12?

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The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B