Multiplying 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 proper 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 the result over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

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Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is the final step after multiplying mixed numbers?

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Convert the resulting improper fraction back to a mixed number if necessary.

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Example: Multiply 2 1/2 by 3 1/3. What is the answer?

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The answer is 8 1/3.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of the improper fraction 26/10?

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The mixed number equivalent is 2 6/10, which simplifies to 2 3/5.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of the improper fraction 45/9?

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The mixed number equivalent is 5.