Improper Fractions 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, 9/4 is an improper fraction.

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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, 2 1/4 is a mixed number.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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Convert 33/4 to a mixed number.

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8 1/4

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Convert 72/7 to a mixed number.

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10 2/7

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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Convert 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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9/4

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What is the first step in converting 9/4 to a mixed number?

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Divide 9 by 4.

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What is the result of 9 divided by 4?

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2 with a remainder of 1.

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

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