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 1/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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. For example, for 5 3/5: (5 * 5) + 3 = 28, so it becomes 28/5.

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Convert the mixed number 5 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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11/2

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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 over the denominator is the fraction. For example, for 10/2: 10 ÷ 2 = 5.

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Convert the improper fraction 10/2 to a mixed number.

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5

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What is the simplest form of the mixed number 1 1/4?

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1 1/4 is already in simplest form.

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Convert the improper fraction 5/4 to a mixed number.

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1 1/4

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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.

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What does the term 'denominator' refer to 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.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B