How Do You Solve an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?

How Do You Solve an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?

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Solving an equation with multiple fractions in different forms isn't so bad. This tutorial shows you how to convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction in order to solve the equation. Then, you'll see how to convert the answer back to a mixed fraction to make sense of it. Follow along with this tutorial to see how it's done!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • equation
  • fraction
  • 1 step solution
  • solve by division
  • division property of equality
  • mixed fraction
  • improper fraction
  • improper
  • mixed
  • solve

Background Tutorials

  • Mixed Fractions and Improper Fractions

      • What's an Improper Fraction?What's an Improper Fraction?

      What's an Improper Fraction?

      Fractions come in all sorts of flavors, and in this tutorial you'll learn how to recognize improper fractions.

      • How Do You Turn an Improper Fraction Into a Mixed Fraction?How Do You Turn an Improper Fraction Into a Mixed Fraction?

      How Do You Turn an Improper Fraction Into a Mixed Fraction?

      In math, it's often important to change a fraction from one type to another. It can help you work with the fraction in an equation or help make more sense of an answer. This tutorial shows you how to convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction.

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

      • How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Multiplying Real Numbers

      • How Do You Multiply Fractions?How Do You Multiply Fractions?

      How Do You Multiply Fractions?

      Working with fractions can be intimidating, but if you arm yourself with the right tools, you'll find that working with fractions is no harder than working with basic numbers. In this tutorial you'll see the process for multiplying 3 very simple fractions. Enjoy!

  • Dividing Real Numbers

      • What's a Reciprocal?What's a Reciprocal?

      What's a Reciprocal?

      Reciprocals are important when it comes to dividing fractions, finding perpendicular lines, dealing with inverse proportions, and so much more! In this tutorial you can review the basics about reciprocals.

  • Properties of Equality

      • What's the Multiplication Property of Equality?What's the Multiplication Property of Equality?

      What's the Multiplication Property of Equality?

      Solving equations can be tough, especially if you've forgotten or have trouble understanding the tools at your disposal. One of those tools is the multiplication property of equality, and it lets you multiply both sides of an equation by the same number. Watch the video to see it in action!

Further Exploration