Multiply mixed numbers

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle?

Back

The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width.

Front

Calculate the area of a rectangle with width 5 inches and length 6 1/2 inches.

Back

The area is 32 1/2 square inches.

Front

What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

Back

Front

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

Back

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

Front

What is the rule for multiplying fractions?

Back

You do not need to 'Keep, Change, Flip' when multiplying fractions.

Front

Convert the mixed number 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.

Back

The improper fraction is 7/2.