Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 9/4 is an improper fraction.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/4 becomes (2*4 + 1)/4 = 9/4.

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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. For example, 2 1/4 is a mixed number.

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Convert 1 3/5 to an improper fraction.

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1 3/5 = (1*5 + 3)/5 = 8/5.

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Convert 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 1/4 = (2*4 + 1)/4 = 9/4.

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What is the improper fraction for 16/15?

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16/15 is already an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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Convert 3 2/3 to an improper fraction.

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3 2/3 = (3*3 + 2)/3 = 11/3.

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What is the mixed number for 35/4?

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35/4 = 8 3/4.

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How do you identify an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction can be identified if the numerator is larger than or equal to the denominator.

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Convert 29/7 to a mixed number.

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29/7 = 4 1/7.