Converting Improper fractions & Mixed numbers

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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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.

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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 first step in converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What does the quotient represent when converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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The quotient represents the whole number part of the mixed number.

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What does the remainder represent when converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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The remainder represents the numerator of the proper fraction in the mixed number.

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