Converting Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a number that combines a whole number and a fraction, like 5 3/4.

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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, like 13/5.

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

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Convert the improper fraction 13/5 to a mixed number.

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2 3/5.

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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 that over the denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 2 1/5 to an improper fraction.

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11/5.

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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, like 3/4.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator less than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator.

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

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11/3.

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What is the value of 2 4/5 as an improper fraction?

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14/5.