Converting Improper Fractions and Simplifying

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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 1/3 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 original denominator is the fraction.

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Convert 9/4 to a mixed number.

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2 1/4

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Simplify 80/70.

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8/7

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What is the simplest form of 9/18?

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1/2

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator. For example, 3/4 is a proper fraction.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator less than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator.

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Convert 11/3 to a mixed number.

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3 2/3