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Is there a trick to multiplying mixed numbers?
you have to turn them into improper fractions before you multiply them.
How do you change mixed numbers before multiplying improper fractions?
To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the denominator by the whole number, add that total to the numerator and put the whole thing over the original denominator. 3 and 1/7 = 22/7
What is sum of these mixed numbers?
There is no answer because there are no mixed #.
How is dividing mixed numbers like dividing fractions?
you cant divide mixed numbers
Why the set of mixed numbers is not a subset of the set of integers?
Mixed numbers and integers are different things.
How is multiplying mixed numbers different than multiplying fractions?
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
Do you need a common denominator when multiplying mixed numbers?
No.
Why do you have to change a mixed number to an improper fraction before multiplying mixed numbers?
You don't.
Is there a trick to multiplying mixed numbers?
you have to turn them into improper fractions before you multiply them.
When multiplying two mixed numbers the reciprocal of the second mixed number must be used true or false?
False.
How to multiply mixed numbers?
First change the mixed numbers into improper fractions by multiplying the denominator and the whole number and add the product to the numerator in the mixed numbers and then multiply the numerators and the denominators and divide the numerator by the denominator of the product.
How do you multipy mixed numbers by mixed numbers?
Change each mixed fraction to an improper fraction. Do this by multiplying the denominator by the whole number next to the fraction and then adding the numerator to the product you get. Once you do this, multiply fractions normally.
When multiplying mixed numbers and fractions does changing the order of the factors change the product?
No. The commutative and associative laws are valid for any real numbers.
When multiplying two mixed numbers what do you do first?
First you change them into improper fractions. Then you multiply the numerator and the denamanator straight across. ;)
Can two mixed numbers be less than 1 why or why not?
No it’s can not be a number less than one because a number times one get you the same number
Why do you think it is helpful to convert mixed numbers into fractions before multiplying or dividing?
So that you can get your answer more faster and you don't need to do a lot of work
Why do you change mixed numbers to improper fractions before multiplying and dividing?
Because common denominators allow adding and subtracting of numerators. Improper fractions also have simplified rules over mixed numbers when performing multiplication and division.
