Fractions (Improper, Mixed Numbers, & Number Line)

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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 1/4.

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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 9/5.

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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 it over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/4 = (2*4 + 1)/4 = 9/4.

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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 is the new numerator. For example, 9/5 = 1 4/5.

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What does a number line represent?

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A number line is a visual representation of numbers in order, showing the distance between them.

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How do you find a fraction on a number line?

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Locate the whole numbers on the number line, then divide the space between them into equal parts based on the denominator.

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What is the fraction represented at point A if it is 3 parts out of 4?

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3/4.

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What is the mixed number for 13/7?

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1 6/7.

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What is the improper fraction for 1 3/4?

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7/4.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator less than the denominator (e.g., 3/4), while an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).