Multiplying Fractions with Mixed Numbers
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Objective
I can multiply a fraction by a mixed number.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The first step to multiplying mixed numbers is to convert them into improper fractions.
- 2
To express a whole number as a fraction, put the whole number over a denominator of 1.
- 3
After multiplying, remember to simplify your answer and change any improper fractions back into mixed numbers.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
12 questions
What is the first step when multiplying a fraction by a mixed number?
Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 into an improper fraction.
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Exit ticket
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“Solve: 2/5 × 4 1/2. Show all steps, including converting any mixed numbers to improper fractions.”
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