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 is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4 or 5/5.

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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 2 1/3.

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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 over the denominator is the proper fraction.

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Convert 9/4 to a mixed number.

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2 1/4.

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Convert 7/3 to a mixed number.

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2 1/3.

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What is the first step in converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What does the quotient represent when converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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The quotient represents the whole number part of the mixed number.

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

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

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Convert 13/4 to a mixed number.

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3 1/4.

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Convert 28/10 to a mixed number.

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2 4/5.