Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/4.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

Convert the mixed number 4 5/8 to an improper fraction.

Back

37/8

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Convert the mixed number 7 5/11 to an improper fraction.

Back

82/11

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Convert the mixed number 2 3/5 to an improper fraction.

Back

13/5

Front

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

Back

9/4

Front

What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

Back

To decompose a fraction means to break it down into a sum of smaller fractions.

Front

Decompose the fraction 7/10.

Back

3/10 + 3/10 + 1/10.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

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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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.