Is it possible to find the product of two mixed numbers by multiplying the whole number parts together, then multiplying the two fractional parts together, and finally adding the two products? Use an example.
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No, an example would be 1 1/2* 1 1/2 or 3/2 3/2 if you did it the way mentioned above you would get 1 1+1/2 1/2 which is 1 1/4, however if we multiply correctly, 3/2 3/2 we actually get 9/4 which is equal to 2 1/4.
To correctly multiply two mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, multiply these fractions, and simplify if necessary. Incorrectly adding the products of whole numbers and fractions leads to an incorrect result. Therefore, the appropriate method is essential for accurate computation.
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