Convert Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

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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 1/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

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What do you do with the product of the whole number and the denominator when converting to an improper fraction?

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You add it to the numerator.

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

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13/4.

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Convert the mixed number 5 1/6 to an improper fraction.

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31/6.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of the improper fraction 19/7?

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2 5/7.

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

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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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What is the result of converting the improper fraction 23/5 to a mixed number?

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4 3/5.