Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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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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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction before multiplying.

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What is 1/4 of 1/3?

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1/4 of 1/3 is (1/4) * (1/3) = 1/12.

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What is 3/4 of 6?

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3/4 of 6 is (3/4) * 6 = 4 1/2.

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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Multiply the whole number by the fraction. For example, to find 7/8 of 6, calculate (7/8) * 6 = 5 1/4.

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If Cindy has 5 sections each 1 3/10 feet wide, how do you find the total width?

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Multiply the number of sections by the width of each section: 5 * 1 3/10 = 6 1/2 feet.

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

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2/3 * 2 = 4/3, which can be converted to 1 1/3.