Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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Convert the improper fraction 22/3 to a mixed number.

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7 1/3

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Convert the improper fraction 36/4 to a mixed number.

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9

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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.

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Convert the mixed number 2 3/5 to an improper fraction.

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13/5

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Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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9/4

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Convert the mixed number 3 4/9 to an improper fraction.

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31/9