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 1 1/2.

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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.

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Convert 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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

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Convert 1 1/2 to 3/2 and 3 3/4 to 15/4.

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What is the product of 3/2 and 15/4?

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(3 * 15) / (2 * 4) = 45/8.

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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 to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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Convert 45/8 to a mixed number.

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45/8 = 5 5/8.

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What does simplifying a fraction mean?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is the simplified form of 10/18?

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10/18 simplifies to 5/9.