Week 14 (6th) FLASHCARD "Multiply Mixed Numbers"

Front

What must you do before multiplying mixed numbers?

Back

Turn them into improper fractions.

Front

What is 1 ¼ × 2 ¾?

Back

3 7/16.

Front

If a piece of land is 2 and 1/2 miles wide and 3 and 1/2 times as long, how long is it?

Back

8 and 3/4 miles.

Front

What is the result of multiplying 11 3/4?

Back

11 3/4.

Front

Define a mixed number.

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

Back

Convert them to improper fractions.

Front

What is the product of 23/3 and 5 3/12?

Back

7 2/3.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To reduce it to its lowest terms.