Mixed to Improper, Improper to Mixed 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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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 5/4.

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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, then add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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7/2.

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

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Multiply the whole number and the denominator.

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What is true about improper fractions?

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All improper fractions have numerators that are greater than their denominators.

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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 is the new numerator.

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Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

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2 1/4.

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What is the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions?

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Every mixed number can be converted to an improper fraction and vice versa.

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Convert the mixed number 4 3/5 to an improper fraction.

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23/5.