1. Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
COURSE 2 LESSON 4-4
Find 5 • 1 2 1 3
5 • • 3, or 18 1 2 3
Estimate
Write the mixed numbers as improper fractions.
5 • 3 = • 1 2 3 11 10 =
11 • 10
2 • 3
Multiply the numerators. Multiply the denominators. =
110 6 55 3
Simplify.
= 18 1 3
Write as a mixed number.
Check for Reasonableness The answer, 18 , is close to the estimate, 18.
The answer is reasonable. 1 3
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2. Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
COURSE 2 LESSON 4-4
Find each product.
• of 48
• • 5 3 5 10 12 5 8 1 2 30 1 2 2 10 1 4 1 3 9 10 17 1 3
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