Multiplying Fractions & Mixed Numbers

MACC.6.EE.2.7MA.6.A.3.1, MA.6.A.3.2,

MA.6.A.3.3

EQ: How is the process to multiply mixed numbers related to multiplying fractions?

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Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers using a Number Line

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You are choosing 18 CDs to take to a party. You want two-thirds of the CDs to have

dance music. How many dance music CDs should you choose?

Multiplying Fractions using an Array (Model)

You have 15 CDs. Each CD case is three-eighths inch wide. Estimate how wide a space you need on a CD rack to fit all 15 CDs.

Space = x 15

Space = x 16

Space = 6 Think: of 16 is 2, so multiply 2

by 3 for 6.

Estimating a Product

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Step 1 – Make all factors fractions◦ Change whole numbers into fractions by placing a

“1” as the denominator◦ For example:

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Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

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Step 2 – Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators

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The fraction bar means divide

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Changing Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

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Step 3 – Simplify

◦ Put the fractions in simplest form◦ Change improper fractions into mixed

numbers

= =

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Evaluate 4x, where x =

You Try It!

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There are 25 students in the music club, are also in the band. How many music club

students are also in the band?

Real World

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Step 1 – Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators

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Multiplying Fractions by Fractions

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Step 2 – Simplify

◦ Put the fractions in simplest form◦ Change improper fractions into mixed

numbers

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Step 1 – Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators or cross simplify

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Step 2 – Simplify

◦ Put the fractions in simplest form◦ Change improper fractions into mixed numbers

Multiplying Fractions by Fractionswith Cross Simplification

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Multiplying Mixed Numbers

Change the following mixed number into an

improper fraction:

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator Add the numerator to the product The sum becomes the numerator and the

denominator stays the same

Changing Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

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Step 1 – Change all factors into fractions

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Multiplying Fractions by Mixed Numbers

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Step 2 – Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators

Step 3 – Simplify

◦ Put the fractions in simplest form◦ Change improper fractions into mixed

numbers

Course 1

5-2 Multiplying Mixed NumbersAdditional Example 1A: Multiplying Fractions and

Mixed NumbersMultiply. Write the answer in simplest form.

A. • 114__ 1

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Write 1 as an improper fraction. 1 =

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1 • 44 • 3_____ Multiply numerators. Multiply denominators.

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13__ Write the answer in simplest form.

Course 1

5-2 Multiplying Mixed NumbersTry This: Example 2A

Find each product. Write the answer in simplest form.

A. 1 • 234__ 1

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7 • 134 • 6______ Multiply numerators. Multiply denominators.

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1924__ You can write the improper fraction as a

mixed number.

Write the mixed numbers as improper fractions. 1 = 2 = 7

4__ 13

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4__ 1

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Lesson Quiz

Multiply. Write each answer in simplest form.

1. 3 2. 1 Find each product. Write the answer in simplest form. 3. 2 • 1 4. 5 • 3

5. A nurse gave a patient 3 tablets of a medication. If each tablet contained grain of the medication, how much

medication did the patient receive?

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Course 1

5-2 Multiplying Mixed Numbers

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