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 1/3.

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

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To multiply mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions, then multiply the fractions, and finally convert back to a mixed number if needed.

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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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Convert the mixed number 2 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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2 1/2 = 5/2.

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What is the first step in multiplying 1 1/2 by 3 1/2?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions: 1 1/2 = 3/2 and 3 1/2 = 7/2.

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Multiply the improper fractions 3/2 and 7/2.

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(3/2) * (7/2) = 21/4.

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How do you simplify the fraction 21/4?

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21/4 can be simplified to 5 1/4.

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If Jack ran 3 1/3 miles on Monday, how far did he run on Friday if he ran four times as far?

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Jack ran 13 1/3 miles on Friday.

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

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1/4 of 16 1/2 ounces is 4 1/8 ounces.

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What is the result of multiplying 3 1/10 by 2?

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3 1/10 multiplied by 2 equals 6 2/10 or 6 1/5.