Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2 1/2.

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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 it over the original denominator.

Front

Convert 2 3/5 to an improper fraction.

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2 3/5 = (2 * 5 + 3)/5 = 13/5.

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What is the fraction represented at point A if it is 3/4?

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3/4 is a fraction that shows 3 parts out of 4 equal parts.

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Which mixed number is represented by the model 3 1/4?

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3 1/4 means there are 3 whole parts and 1 out of 4 parts.

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What fraction is represented with an 'x' on the number line if it is 1/8?

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1/8 means 1 part out of 8 equal parts.

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

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3 1/4 can be converted to an improper fraction as 13/4.

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Is 7/4 a mixed number or an improper fraction?

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7/4 is an improper fraction because the numerator (7) is greater than the denominator (4).

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What is the first step to add mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions before adding.