Mixed Numbers 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 fraction, such as 3 1/4.

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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, 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 and add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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Convert 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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7/2.

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

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Multiply the whole number and the denominator.

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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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Convert 11/4 to a mixed number.

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2 3/4.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Simplify the fraction 8/12.

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2/3.

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What is the mixed number for 44/7?

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6 2/7.