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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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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, 1/2 x 3/4 = (1x3)/(2x4) = 3/8.

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

Back

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction before multiplying.

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Convert 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 3/4 = (2*4 + 3)/4 = 11/4.

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What is the product of 1/3 and 12?

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1/3 x 12 = 12/3 = 4.

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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 is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is 3/5 x 10?

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3/5 x 10 = 30/5 = 6.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 15?

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2/3 x 15 = 10.

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Multiply: 2 3/4 x 12.

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2 3/4 x 12 = 33.