Renaming Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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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.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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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Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 1/4 as an improper fraction is 9/4.

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What is the improper fraction for 3 2/5?

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The improper fraction for 3 2/5 is 17/5.

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What is the process to 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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 11/4 to a mixed number.

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11/4 as a mixed number is 2 3/4.

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What is the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions?

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Mixed numbers and improper fractions represent the same value; a mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a fraction, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than its denominator.

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How can you identify an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction can be identified by checking if the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is the improper fraction for 5 3/8?

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The improper fraction for 5 3/8 is 43/8.

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

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The first step is to multiply the whole number by the denominator.