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 fraction, such as 1 \frac{3}{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 the result over the original denominator. For example, 1 \frac{3}{5} = \frac{(1 \times 5) + 3}{5} = \frac{8}{5}.

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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 the denominators together. For example, \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d}.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. For example, Area = length \times width.

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How do you find the area of a mixed number rectangle?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiply them, and simplify the result.

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What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length \times width \times height.

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How do you find the volume of a planter box with mixed number dimensions?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply them together, and simplify the result.