Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions - Models

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a 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 9/4.

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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, add the numerator, and place that over the denominator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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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 is the new numerator over the original denominator. For example, 9/4 = 2 1/4.

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What does the fraction 8/3 represent?

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8/3 is an improper fraction that can be converted to the mixed number 2 2/3.

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What does the fraction 10/3 represent?

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10/3 is an improper fraction that can be converted to the mixed number 3 1/3.

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What does the fraction 13/4 represent?

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13/4 is an improper fraction that can be converted to the mixed number 3 1/4.

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What does the fraction 19/8 represent?

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19/8 is an improper fraction that can be converted to the mixed number 2 3/8.

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What does the fraction 18/5 represent?

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18/5 is an improper fraction that can be converted to the mixed number 3 3/5.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents how many parts are being considered.