Improper Fractions & 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 9/4 or 5/5.

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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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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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Convert 10/3 to a mixed number.

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3 1/3.

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Convert 5 2/5 to an improper fraction.

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27/5.

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Convert 11 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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23/2.

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What is the mixed number for 20/5?

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4.

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Convert 9/5 to a mixed number.

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1 4/5.

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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.

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What is the improper fraction for 3 1/4?

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13/4.