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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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that sum over the original denominator.

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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 11/5.

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

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To multiply mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions, then multiply the fractions, and finally convert the result back to a mixed number if necessary.

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What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

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

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What is the result of multiplying 1 1/2 by 3 3/4?

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The result is 5 5/8.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does it mean to write an answer as a mixed number?

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Writing an answer as a mixed number means expressing it as a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of the improper fraction 23/5?

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The mixed number equivalent of 23/5 is 4 3/5.