Converting Mixed 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 that over the denominator. For example, 3 1/2 = (3*2 + 1)/2 = 7/2.

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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 over the original denominator. For example, 9/4 = 2 1/4.

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Convert the mixed number 8 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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17/2.

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Convert the improper fraction 81/9 to a mixed number.

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9.

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Convert the improper fraction 44/6 to a mixed number.

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7 1/3.

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Convert the mixed number 3 2/4 to an improper fraction.

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14/4.

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Convert the mixed number 6 3/5 to an improper fraction.

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33/5.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.