Lesson 4.4 Assignment: Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

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To multiply mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions, then multiply the fractions, and finally convert back to a mixed number if needed.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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How do you divide mixed numbers?

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To divide mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction, and simplify if necessary.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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