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 (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 9/4 is an improper fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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. For example, 2 1/4 is a mixed number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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To convert 2 1/4 to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator (4) and add the numerator (1): (2*4 + 1)/4 = 9/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 1 2/4?

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The improper fraction for 1 2/4 is 6/4.

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Convert the improper fraction 37/7 to a mixed number.

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To convert 37/7 to a mixed number, divide 37 by 7, which equals 5 with a remainder of 2. So, it is 5 2/7.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 1/2?

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The improper fraction for 3 1/2 is 7/2.

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What is the process to change a proper fraction to an improper fraction?

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To change a proper fraction to an improper fraction, you need to ensure the numerator is greater than the denominator, which may involve adding whole numbers.

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What is the improper fraction for 4 3/5?

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The improper fraction for 4 3/5 is 23/5.

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Convert the improper fraction 24/5 to a mixed number.

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To convert 24/5 to a mixed number, divide 24 by 5, which equals 4 with a remainder of 4. So, it is 4 4/5.