Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a 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, like 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, then add the numerator. For example, for 5 6/7: (5 * 7) + 6 = 41, so it becomes 41/7.

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What is the process for subtracting mixed fractions?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions, subtract the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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What is the result of 9 7/8 - 2 5/8?

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The result is 7 1/4.

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What does the fraction 4/2 represent?

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4/2 is an improper fraction that simplifies to the whole number 2.

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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 is the new numerator.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 12/5?

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The mixed number is 2 2/5.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.