Multiply Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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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 multiply fractions?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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

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

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The first step is to convert the mixed number into an improper fraction.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, convert the whole number to a fraction (by putting it over 1) and then multiply the numerators and denominators.

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

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