Multiply 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 fraction, such as 1 2/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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.

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What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the final step after multiplying fractions?

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Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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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.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the product of 1 1/2 and 3 1/2?

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1 1/2 x 3 1/2 = 5/2 x 7/2 = 35/4 = 8 3/4.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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If Laney bought 1 2/3 pounds of grapes, how do you find the weight of bananas that are 2 1/4 times the weight of grapes?

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Multiply 1 2/3 by 2 1/4 to find the weight of the bananas.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is 1/4 of 16 1/2 ounces?

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1/4 of 16 1/2 = 16.5 x 1/4 = 4 1/8 ounces.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C