Multiply Mixed Numbers

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Before you can multiply mixed numbers you must:

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Turn them into improper fractions.

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1 ¼ × 2 ¾ = ?

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3 7/16

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Find the product and write the answer in simplest form: 3 5/9 x 4 4/8

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16

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Find the value of 1½ x 3½. Simplify.

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1¾

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Sharon is making cookies. Her recipe calls for 2 1/4 cups of flour. She wants to make 3 1/2 times the recipe. How much flour will she need?

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7 7/8 cups.

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What is a mixed number?

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A number that consists of a whole number and a fraction.

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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 over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

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Convert them to improper fractions.

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

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1/2.