Multiplying Mixed Numbers: Word Problems
- Multiplying Mixed Numbers – Word Problems
- Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
- Conversion between Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
- Multiplying Mixed Numbers: Word Problems – Step-by-Step Process
- Multiplying Mixed Numbers: Word Problems – Practice
- Multiplying Mixed Numbers: Word Problems – Summary
- Multiplying Mixed Numbers: Word Problems – Frequently Asked Questions
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Multiplying Mixed Numbers – Word Problems
Understanding how to work with mixed numbers is essential in our daily lives. From cooking recipes to measuring materials for a project, we often encounter situations where mixed numbers come into play. Gaining comfort in multiplying these numbers helps in effectively solving real-world problems.
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
It's really helpful to know about improper fractions and mixed numbers when you're solving math problems, so let's make sure we understand what they are!
Improper Fraction: A fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number), such as $\frac{7}{2}$.
Mixed Number: A number consisting of a whole number and a fraction, like $3 \frac{1}{2}$.
Conversion between Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Process | Description | Example |
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Mixed to Improper Conversion | Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, then place over the denominator. | $2 \frac{1}{2}$ → $\frac{2 \times 2 + 1}{2}$ = $\frac{5}{2}$ |
Improper to Mixed Conversion | Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, the remainder over the denominator is the fraction. | $\frac{7}{4}$ → $1 \frac{3}{4}$ |
Convert the mixed number $3 \frac{1}{4}$ to an improper fraction.
- Multiply the whole number part by the denominator and add the numerator.
- $3 \times 4 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13$.
- The mixed number $3 \frac{1}{4}$ is equal to the improper fraction $\frac{13}{4}$.
Convert the improper fraction $\frac{11}{3}$ to a mixed number.
- Divide the numerator by the denominator.
- $11 \div 3 = 3$ remainder $2$.
- The improper fraction $\frac{11}{3}$ is equal to the mixed number $3 \frac{2}{3}$.
Multiplying Mixed Numbers: Word Problems – Step-by-Step Process
Multiplying a fraction by a whole number and dealing with two mixed numbers are common in real-world problems. It's important to understand how these calculations work in practical situations. Let’s practice some examples!
A recipe needs $1 \frac{2}{3}$ cups of sugar for a batch of cookies, and you want to make $2 \frac{1}{2}$ batches.
- Convert Mixed to Improper: Convert $1 \frac{2}{3}$ to $\frac{5}{3}$ and $2 \frac{1}{2}$ to $\frac{5}{2}$.
- Multiply: Multiply $\frac{5}{3}$ by $\frac{5}{2}$.
- Calculate & Convert Back: $\frac{5}{3} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{25}{6}$. Convert $\frac{25}{6}$ to mixed number: $4 \frac{1}{6}$. You need $4 \frac{1}{6}$ cups of sugar.
If a garden requires $2 \frac{1}{4}$ cubic meters of soil for each section, and you are landscaping $3$ sections, how much soil is needed in total?
- Convert Mixed to Improper: Convert $2 \frac{1}{4}$ to an improper fraction: $\frac{2 \times 4 + 1}{4} = \frac{9}{4}$.
- Multiply by 3: $\frac{9}{4} \times 3$.
- Calculate & Convert Back: $\frac{27}{4} = 6 \frac{3}{4}$. You need $6 \frac{3}{4}$ cubic meters of soil.
Each shelf needs $2 \frac{1}{2}$ feet of wood, and you are building $4$ shelves. How much wood in total**?
- Convert Mixed to Improper: Convert $2 \frac{1}{2}$ to $\frac{5}{2}$.
- Multiply: Multiply by 4: $\frac{5}{2} \times 4$.
- Calculate & Convert Back: $\frac{20}{2} = 10$. You need $10$ feet of wood.
Multiplying Mixed Numbers: Word Problems – Practice
Practice some on your own!
Multiplying Mixed Numbers: Word Problems – Summary
Key Learnings from this Text:
- Multiplying mixed numbers is a practical skill for real-world applications.
- Conversion between mixed and improper fractions is key in multiplying mixed numbers.
- Multiplying mixed numbers involves converting to improper fractions, multiplying, and converting back.
- Understanding these steps helps in efficiently solving problems involving measurements, recipes, etc.
Multiplying Mixed Numbers: Word Problems – Frequently Asked Questions
Even and odd numbers
Divisibility Rules - 3, 6, 9
Divisibility Rules - 7
Divisibility Rules - 4, 5, 8, 10
Prime Numbers
Integers and their Opposites
Least Common Multiples
Prime Factorization
Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers on a Number Line
Ordering Rational Numbers
Cube Roots
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Ordered Pairs on the Coordinate Plane
Finding the Greatest Common Factor
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Comparing Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Simplifying Fractions
Temperature Conversion
Division with Exponents
Multiplication with Exponents
Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Multiplying Mixed Numbers: Word Problems