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What is a mixed number?

A number that consists of only a fraction
A number that consists of a whole number followed by a fraction (correct)
A number that cannot be multiplied
A number that is part of a whole number

Why must mixed numbers be converted into improper fractions before multiplication?

Because improper fractions are smaller
To make them easier to add
To allow for division operations
To ensure the numerator is greater than the denominator (correct)

What defines an improper fraction?

It cannot be multiplied
The numerator is smaller than the denominator
It only consists of a whole number
The denominator is smaller than the numerator (correct)

In a fraction, what does the top number represent?

Numerator (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is an improper fraction obtained from a mixed number?

Multiplying the denominator by the whole number and adding it to the numerator (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to turn a mixed number into an improper fraction?

Multiplying the denominator by the whole number and adding the numerator (A) Signup and view all the answers

When multiplying fractions, what should be done with the numerators and denominators?

Multiply the numerators together and then denominators together (A) Signup and view all the answers

After multiplying two fractions, what should be done to simplify the product?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct method to multiply a mixed number by a whole number?

Turn both numbers into improper fractions, multiply their numerators, and then denominators (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step when multiplying two mixed numbers together?

Simplify or convert back to mixed number format (B) Signup and view all the answers