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 2 \frac{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 that over the original denominator. For example, 2 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{2 \times 2 + 1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}.

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

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same. For example, \frac{3}{4} \times 8 = \frac{3 \times 8}{4} = \frac{24}{4} = 6.

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What is the product of \frac{3}{4} and 8?

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The product is 6.

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How do you multiply two mixed numbers?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiply the fractions, and simplify if necessary.

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What is the improper fraction for 8 \frac{1}{2}?

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8 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{8 \times 2 + 1}{2} = \frac{17}{2}.

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What is the product of \frac{3}{4} and 8 \frac{1}{2}?

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The product is 6 \frac{3}{8}.

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How do you simplify the product of two fractions?

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Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator and divide both by the GCF.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of \frac{51}{8}?

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\frac{51}{8} = 6 \frac{3}{8}.