Changing Improper Fractions & 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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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 an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction.

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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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True or False? 1 3/12 is in simplest form.

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False

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Change 30/20 to a mixed number and simplify if needed.

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1 1/2

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Change 36/9 to a mixed number and simplify if needed.

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4

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True or False? 1 5/7 is in simplest form.

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True

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by their GCF.