Improper Fractions

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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Convert the improper fraction 7/3 to a mixed number.

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7/3 can be converted to the mixed number 2 1/3.

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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 the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of the mixed number 5 2/3?

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The improper fraction equivalent of 5 2/3 is 17/3.

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What is the relationship between improper fractions and mixed numbers?

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Improper fractions can be converted to mixed numbers and vice versa; they represent the same value in different forms.

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How do you add two improper fractions?

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To add two improper fractions, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions if necessary, add the numerators, and simplify if possible.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the sum of 7/3 and 20/3?

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The sum of 7/3 and 20/3 is 27/3, which simplifies to 9.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you subtract improper fractions?

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To subtract improper fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions if necessary, subtract the numerators, and simplify if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the difference between 20/3 and 9/2?

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To find the difference, convert both fractions to a common denominator (6), resulting in 40/6 - 27/6 = 13/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you multiply improper fractions?

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To multiply improper fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together, then simplify if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6