Improper to Mixed and Mixed to Improper

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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 or 5/5.

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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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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 proper fraction.

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Convert 21/5 to a mixed number.

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4 1/5.

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Convert 8/5 to a mixed number.

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1 3/5.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 5 1/3 to an improper fraction.

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16/3.

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Write the mixed number 9 1/10 as an improper fraction.

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91/10.

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What is the formula to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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(whole number × denominator) + numerator / denominator.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator less than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator.