Math 5.10 Multiplying with 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 1/4.

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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 1/4 = (2*4 + 1)/4 = 9/4.

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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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What is the product of 2 1/4 and 5 2/5?

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12 3/20.

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What is the product of 4 3/10 and 2 1/3?

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10 1/30.

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What happens to the product when you multiply a mixed number by a fraction less than 1?

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The product is less than the mixed number.

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What is the product of 3/5 and 4 3/4?

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2 17/20.

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What is the product of 7/10 and 3 2/3?

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2 17/30.

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How do you multiply a mixed number by a fraction?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply the numerators and the denominators.

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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.