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 3 1/2.

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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 numerator of the proper fraction.

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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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What is the mixed number equivalent of 32/10?

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The mixed number equivalent of 32/10 is 3 1/5.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 3 4/5?

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The improper fraction equivalent of 3 4/5 is 19/5.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of 8/5?

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The mixed number equivalent of 8/5 is 1 3/5.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 2 1/2?

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The improper fraction equivalent of 2 1/2 is 5/2.

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When converting an improper fraction to a mixed number, what operation do you perform with the numerator and denominator?

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You divide the numerator by the 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.