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 fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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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 first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

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Multiply the mixed numbers 1 2/3 and 2 1/4. What is the answer?

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3 3/4.

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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.

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Calculate the area of a rectangle with length 3 1/4 feet and width 2 3/4 feet.

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8 15/16 square feet.

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

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8 1/6.

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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 factor, which is 4. So, 12/16 simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the process for multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, 1/2 * 3/4 = 3/8.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.