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Step 1
Make the whole number a fraction by making it ?/1
Step 2
Make the mixed number a improper fraction by multiplying the denominator by the whole number and then adding the numerator and putting that on top of the original denominator.
Step 3
SOLVE using basic multiplying fractions rules
Step 4
SIMPLIFY
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How is multiplying and dividing rational numbers similar?
Dividing by a non-zero rational number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
When multiplying and dividing rational numbers how do you know if the answer will be a negative?
It the two rational numbers have different signs, then the answer will be negative, otherwise it will be positive.
What is an algorithm for multiplying rational numbers?
The algorithm is A/B * C/D = AB/CD.
When would you get a smaller product when multiplying two rational numbers?
The product of two rational numbers, X and Y, is smaller than either of them if both are between 0 and 1.
When multiplying and dividing rational numbers how do you know if you're into me positive negative?
It the signs of the two numbers that you are multiplying or dividing is the same, then the answer is positive, otherwise the answer is negative. Remember though, that division by 0 is not defined.
