Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 3/4.

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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, like 5/4.

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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 that over the denominator.

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Convert 1 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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1 3/4 = (1*4 + 3)/4 = 7/4.

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What is the improper fraction for 2 1/2?

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2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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How do you identify a mixed number from a model?

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A mixed number has both a whole part and a fractional part, like 1 2/3.

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How do you identify an improper fraction from a model?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is larger than the denominator, like 9/5.

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What is the improper fraction represented by the model showing 3 whole and 1/4?

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The improper fraction is 13/4.

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What is the mixed number represented by the improper fraction 17/5?

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The mixed number is 3 2/5.

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What is the improper fraction for 1 3/8?

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1 3/8 = (1*8 + 3)/8 = 11/8.