Multiplying Mixed Fractions

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What is a mixed fraction?

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A mixed fraction is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 1 1/2.

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

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Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction, then multiply the numerator by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

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What is 1/3 of 3/4?

Back

1/4.

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How do you convert a mixed fraction 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.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

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What is 5 1/2 yards multiplied by 8 yards?

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44 square yards.

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What is the first step in multiplying mixed fractions?

Back

Convert each mixed fraction to an improper fraction.

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What is 2 1/3 multiplied by 3?

Back

7.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/12?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by 6 to get 1/2.

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

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1/4.