Improper 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 is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 7/3 or 13/4.

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Convert the improper fraction 7/3 to a mixed number.

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2 1/3

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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 2 1/3.

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Convert the mixed number 5 5/6 to an improper fraction.

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35/6

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What is the improper fraction represented by the image? (Assume the image shows 13 parts out of 4)

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13/4

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Convert the mixed number 3 7/8 to an improper fraction.

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31/8

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What is the improper fraction represented by the image? (Assume the image shows 15 parts out of 9)

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15/9

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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 the result over the original denominator.

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What is the improper fraction for 16 parts out of 9?

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16/9

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If you have 2 1/2, what is the improper fraction?

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5/2