Mixed to Improper Fractions

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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 or 5/5.

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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 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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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 3 1/4.

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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. For example, 9/4 = 2 1/4.

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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 denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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

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3 2/5 = (3*5 + 2)/5 = 17/5.

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Convert the improper fraction 11/4 to a mixed number.

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11/4 = 2 3/4.

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What is the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions?

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Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions and vice versa; they represent the same value.