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 2 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 a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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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 3 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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3 1/4 = (3 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 13/4.

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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 use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 9/5 to a mixed number.

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9/5 = 1 4/5.

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What is the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions?

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Every mixed number can be converted to an improper fraction and vice versa.

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What does the model representing 1 1/2 look like?

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The model would show one whole and one half, visually representing the mixed number.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent to the mixed number 2 1/2?

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The improper fraction is 5/2.

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How can you represent 5/4 as a mixed number?

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5/4 can be represented as 1 1/4.