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 (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 9/5 is an improper fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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, 1 4/5 is a mixed number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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Convert 9/5 to a mixed number.

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1 4/5

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Convert 4 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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17/4

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What is the process to 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, for 4 1/4: (4*4 + 1)/4 = 17/4.

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Convert 3 2/6 to a mixed number.

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3 1/6

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Convert 3/2 to a mixed number.

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1 1/2

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Convert 20/5 to a mixed number.

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What is the relationship between improper fractions and mixed numbers?

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An improper fraction can be converted to a mixed number, and vice versa. They represent the same value in different forms.

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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 proper fraction.