Mixed Operations with Fractions
Faye was trying to collect 5 pounds of cans to recycle. If she collects one-half of a pound each day, how many days will it take to collect 5 pounds?
What is 10 days?
3/5 x 2/7
What is 6/35
6 x 1/6
What is 1
1 1/2 x 1 2/3
What is 15/6
4 x 1 2/7
What is 36/7
Name the steps in multiplying a fraction by a mixed number
1.) Change the mixed number into an improper fraction
2.) Multiply the numerators
3.) Multiply the denominators
4.) Simplify if possible.