6th 6-3 Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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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 1 1/4.

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Are 9/4 and 1 1/4 equal?

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No, 9/4 is not equal to 1 1/4.

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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 the result over the original denominator. For example, 2 3/5 = (2*5 + 3)/5 = 13/5.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 1/3?

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The improper fraction is 10/3.

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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 is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 30/9?

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The mixed number is 3 1/3.

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What is the value of 4/2 as a mixed number?

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4/2 is equal to 2 as a whole number.

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What is the proper fraction equivalent to 1 3/8?

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1 3/8 is equivalent to 11/8 as an improper fraction.

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What is the simplest form of the improper fraction 9/4?

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The simplest form of 9/4 is 2 1/4 as a mixed number.