Mastering Mixed Number and Fraction Multiplication

In this video, Mr. J explains how to multiply a mixed number by a fraction. The process involves converting the mixed number to an improper fraction, multiplying the fractions, and then converting the result back to a mixed number. The video provides a step-by-step example, demonstrating how to handle numerators and denominators, and concludes with simplifying the final answer.

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

• Simplify the fraction

• Multiply the numerators

• Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction

• Add the fractions

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

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Divide the whole number by the denominator

What operation is performed first when converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

What is the product of the numerators 17 and 3?

• 20

• 51

• 34

• 54

After multiplying, what is the denominator of the resulting fraction?

• 15

• 51

• 17

• 20

How many whole groups of 20 can be taken from 51?

• 2

• 3

• 2.5

• 1

What is the remainder when dividing 51 by 20?

• 12

• 9

• 10

• 11

What is the simplified form of the fraction 11/20?

• Cannot be simplified further

• 1/2

• 5/10

• 11/22

What is the final step in simplifying the fractional part of a mixed number?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Check for common factors

• Add the whole number to the fraction

What is the mixed number result of 4 1/4 times 3/5?

• 3 1/5

• 2 1/2

• 2 11/20

• 2 3/10