Yummy Pie (Representing the product of a mixed number and a fraction using area models)

The video tutorial explains how a baker sells slices of pie and how to calculate the amount sold using fractions and mixed numbers. It introduces the problem of determining how much pie was sold when 4/5 of 4 and 1/2 pies were sold. The tutorial uses area models to visually represent the multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, leading to the solution that the baker sold 3 whole pies and 6/10 of a pie. The lesson emphasizes understanding fractions, multiplication, and using visual models to solve mathematical problems.

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