Multiplying Mixed Numbers and Whole 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 1/2.

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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.

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

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

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

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7/2 or 3 1/2.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the result of multiplying 5 and 1/3 by 2?

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13 1/3.

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If Samantha walks 2 and 1/4 miles each day for 5 days, how many miles does she walk in total?

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11 and 1/4 miles.

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What is the formula to find the total when multiplying a daily amount by the number of days?

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Total = Daily Amount × Number of Days.

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How many acres does a farmer have if he has 6 fields, each 3 and 1/2 acres?

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21 acres.

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What is the process to multiply mixed numbers?

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Convert to improper fractions, multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators, and simplify if necessary.