Multiply Mixed Numbers by Fractions and 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 convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator. For example, 2 3/4 = (2*4 + 3)/4 = 11/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

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What is the product of two fractions?

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How do you multiply a mixed number by a mixed number?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions, then multiply the fractions.

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What is the result of multiplying 1 1/4 by 2 3/4?

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The result is 3 7/16.

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What is the result of multiplying 3 5/6 by 2 2/3?

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The result is 9 3/5.

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What is the formula for multiplying fractions?

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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 other than 1.