Mixed Numbers 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\frac{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 \frac{10}{3}.

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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.

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Convert 3\frac{1}{3} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{10}{3}.

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Convert 5\frac{3}{8} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{43}{8}.

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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 new numerator.

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Convert \frac{15}{4} to a mixed number.

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3\frac{3}{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 is the result of converting 2\frac{1}{3} to an improper fraction?

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\frac{7}{3}.

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What is the result of converting 4\frac{1}{2} to an improper fraction?

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\frac{9}{2}.