
Multiply Mixed Numbers
Learning Goal: Use models, equations, and previously learned strategies to multiply mixed numbers.
What is a Mixed Number?
A number that is greater than one whole and is made of a whole number plus a fraction
Select the example of a mixed number below:
21
310
2 31
Multiplying Mixed Numbers
Step 1: Change each number to an improper fraction.
Step 2: Multiply the numerators and then the denominators.
Step 3: Convert back to mixed number
Step 4: Check to be sure the answer makes sense.
Finding Value of Numerical Expressions (PEMDAS)
Step I: Simplify the operations inside grouping symbols.
Step II: Solve multiplication and division from left to right.
Step III: Solve addition and subtraction from left to right.
Change the mixed number below to an improper fraction.
2 54214
511
514
Solve and Share Task
Look at the ingredients needed to make Josie's special pancakes. How much pancake mix and milk will you need if you want to double the recipe? To triple the recipe?
Josie's Pancake Recipe
Solve and Share Task
Look at the ingredients needed to make Josie's special pancakes. How much pancake mix and milk will you need if you want to double the recipe? To triple the recipe?
Josie's Pancake Recipe
2 43 × 8
Solve this problem
22
411
18
Evaluating Numerical Expressions (PEMDAS)
Step I: Simplify the operations inside grouping symbols.
Step II: Solve multiplication and division from left to right.
Step III: Solve addition and subtraction from left to right.
Introductory Task
What is the value of the expression shown below?
30- (5 + 7) x 2
SHARE YOUR THINKING!!!
What is the value of 3 (14-5) + 2?
29
27
33
Solve and Share
Kyra purchased a pack of 20 erasers. She kept 8 erasers and equally divided the rest among three friends. Which expression tells how many erasers each friend received?
Share your thinking!!!
Which expression has the same value as (2 +3) x (3 + 1) ?
(2 x 5) + (5 x 2)
3 + ( 2 x 1) + 3
( 2 x 3) + ( 3 + 1)