How to multiply a mixed number by a fraction

The video tutorial explains how to multiply a mixed number by a fraction. It begins by introducing the concept and then details the process of converting a mixed number into an improper fraction. The tutorial continues by explaining how to multiply fractions by multiplying the numerators and denominators. Finally, it demonstrates the calculation and concludes with the result as an improper fraction.

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

• Add the mixed number and the fraction.

• Subtract the fraction from the mixed number.

• Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

• Convert the mixed number to a decimal.

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

• Multiply the whole number by the numerator and add the denominator.

• Multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator.

• Add the whole number to the numerator and multiply by the denominator.

• Divide the numerator by the whole number and add the denominator.

What is the improper fraction form of two and 3/4?

• 5/4

• 7/4

• 9/4

• 11/4

When multiplying two fractions, what is the correct method?

• Add the numerators and denominators.

• Multiply the numerators and add the denominators.

• Multiply the numerators and denominators separately.

• Subtract the numerators and multiply the denominators.

What is the result of multiplying 11/4 by 5/6?

• 55/30

• 50/30

• 50/24

• 55/24