Math Problem Statement

Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers: 1 1/3 × 2/3, 6 2/3 × 3/10, 2 1/2 × 4/5, 3/5 × 3/3, 7 1/2 × 2/3.

Solution

Let's solve the multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers from the provided image. I'll walk through some of the problems step by step.

36. 113×231 \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{2}{3}

  1. Convert the mixed number 1131 \frac{1}{3} to an improper fraction: 113=431 \frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{3}
  2. Multiply the fractions: 43×23=4×23×3=89\frac{4}{3} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{4 \times 2}{3 \times 3} = \frac{8}{9} So, the answer is 89\frac{8}{9}.

37. 623×3106 \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{10}

  1. Convert the mixed number 6236 \frac{2}{3} to an improper fraction: 623=2036 \frac{2}{3} = \frac{20}{3}
  2. Multiply the fractions: 203×310=20×33×10=6030=2\frac{20}{3} \times \frac{3}{10} = \frac{20 \times 3}{3 \times 10} = \frac{60}{30} = 2 So, the answer is 22.

38. 212×452 \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{5}

  1. Convert 2122 \frac{1}{2} to an improper fraction: 212=522 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}
  2. Multiply the fractions: 52×45=5×42×5=2010=2\frac{5}{2} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{5 \times 4}{2 \times 5} = \frac{20}{10} = 2 So, the answer is 22.

39. 35×33\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{3}{3}

Since 33=1\frac{3}{3} = 1, multiplying any number by 1 gives the same number. Therefore: 35×1=35\frac{3}{5} \times 1 = \frac{3}{5} So, the answer is 35\frac{3}{5}.


40. 712×237 \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3}

  1. Convert 7127 \frac{1}{2} to an improper fraction: 712=1527 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{15}{2}
  2. Multiply the fractions: 152×23=15×22×3=306=5\frac{15}{2} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{15 \times 2}{2 \times 3} = \frac{30}{6} = 5 So, the answer is 55.

These are the solutions for problems 36-40. Do you want me to continue with the other problems or go over anything in more detail?

Here are 5 questions to help reinforce these concepts:

  1. How do you convert a mixed number into an improper fraction?
  2. What happens when you multiply a fraction by 1?
  3. Why do we multiply both the numerators and the denominators when multiplying fractions?
  4. Can you simplify the result 2010\frac{20}{10} before multiplying the fractions?
  5. How do you know when the result of multiplying fractions needs to be simplified?

Tip: Always simplify the fractions before multiplying if possible, to make calculations easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Multiplication of Fractions
Simplification

Formulas

Mixed number to improper fraction: a b/c = (a * c + b) / c
Multiplying fractions: (a/b) × (c/d) = (a * c) / (b * d)
Simplify the resulting fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by their GCD

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-6