Multiplying a mixed number by a whole number

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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 1/2.

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

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What does it mean to multiply a mixed number by a whole number?

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It means to take the mixed number, convert it to an improper fraction, and then multiply it by the whole number.

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

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

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If Katoni bought 2 1/2 dozen donuts, how many donuts did she buy?

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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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What is the result of multiplying the whole number by the numerator of the improper fraction?

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You get the new numerator for the product.