Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

Front

Convert the mixed number 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.

Back

1 1/2 = 3/2.

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Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

Back

2 1/4 = 9/4.

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What is the improper fraction for 2 3/4?

Back

2 3/4 = 11/4.

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

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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Convert the improper fraction 7/4 to a mixed number.

Back

7/4 = 1 3/4.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 13/4?

Back

13/4 = 3 1/4.

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What does the model represent if it shows 1 whole and 1/2?

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The model represents the mixed number 1 1/2.

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What does the model represent if it shows 2 wholes and 1/4?

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The model represents the mixed number 2 1/4.