Converting Fractions H/B

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 3 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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3 1/4 = (3 * 4 + 1)/4 = 13/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

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9/4 = 2 1/4.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you simplify the fraction 8/12?

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To simplify 8/12, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. So, 8/12 = 2/3.

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What is the process of finding the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder.

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Convert the improper fraction 25/3 to a mixed number.

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25/3 = 8 1/3.