Mixed Numbers & 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 1 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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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction.

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of each of the numbers.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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List the multiples of each number and find the smallest common multiple.

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides each of the numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and find the largest common factor.

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What is the relationship between LCM and GCF?

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The product of the LCM and GCF of two numbers is equal to the product of the numbers themselves.

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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 is a whole number?

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A whole number is a non-negative integer, including zero, such as 0, 1, 2, 3.