Unit 1 - Improper to Mixed 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 4 1/7.

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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 21/2.

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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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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the process to 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 that result over the original denominator.

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What is the value of 12/5 as a mixed number?

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12/5 as a mixed number is 2 2/5.

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What is the value of 21/2 as a mixed number?

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21/2 as a mixed number is 10 1/2.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.