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 fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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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, like 5/4.

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Convert the mixed number 3 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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3 1/4 = 13/4.

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

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9/4 = 2 1/4.

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What is the numerator in the fraction 3/4?

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The numerator is 3.

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What is the denominator in the fraction 3/4?

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The denominator is 4.

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Is 3/4 a proper or improper fraction?

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3/4 is a proper fraction.

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What does it mean to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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It means to express the mixed number as a single fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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What is the mixed number represented by the improper fraction 9/8?

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9/8 = 1 1/8.

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How do you add a mixed number and a whole number?

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Add the whole number to the whole part of the mixed number, then keep the fraction part the same.