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 together. 3. Multiply the denominators together. 4. Simplify the result if possible.

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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 3 1/3?

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

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

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(5/2) * (10/3) = 50/6 = 8 1/3 after simplification.

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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 does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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What is the improper fraction for 11 2/3?

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11 2/3 = (11*3 + 2)/3 = 35/3.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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What is the result of multiplying 2 7/10 and 2 15/20?

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(27/10) * (15/20) = 405/200 = 2 1/5 after simplification.