Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 7/4 is an improper fraction.

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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. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number.

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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Convert 30/4 to a mixed number.

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7 1/2

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the remainder when converting 10/3 to a mixed number?

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1 (since 10 divided by 3 is 3 with a remainder of 1).

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Convert 8/5 to a mixed number.

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1 3/5

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What type of fraction is 7/4?

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Improper fraction.

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Convert 25/3 to a mixed number.

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8 1/3

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What is the whole number part of the mixed number for 10/3?

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3.