6.4 Converting between Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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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.

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Convert the improper fraction 7/3 to a mixed number.

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2 1/3

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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.

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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 the result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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9/4

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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 12/36.

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1/3

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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Convert the improper fraction 9/5 to a mixed number.

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1 4/5

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.