Mixed Number to Improper Fraction & vice-versa

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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 3/5.

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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. For example, 2 3/5 = (2*5 + 3)/5 = 13/5.

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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 22/3.

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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 over the denominator is the proper fraction. For example, 22/3 = 7 1/3.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 1/4?

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The improper fraction is 13/4.

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Convert the mixed number 4 2/3 to an improper fraction.

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The improper fraction is 14/3.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 9/4?

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The mixed number is 2 1/4.

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Convert the improper fraction 12/5 to a mixed number.

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The mixed number is 2 2/5.

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What is the process to convert 7 3/8 to an improper fraction?

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Multiply 7 by 8, add 3, and place over 8: (7*8 + 3)/8 = 59/8.

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How do you express 15/2 as a mixed number?

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Divide 15 by 2: 15/2 = 7 1/2.