Mixed Numbers to 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, such as 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, such as 5/3.

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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. For example, 2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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Convert the mixed number 3 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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3 1/4 = (3*4 + 1)/4 = 13/4.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 9/4?

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9/4 = 2 1/4.

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How do you identify a mixed number from a model?

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Look for the whole number part and the fractional part represented in the model.

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What is the whole number part of the mixed number 2 3/5?

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The whole number part is 2.

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What is the fractional part of the mixed number 3 2/5?

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The fractional part is 2/5.

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If a model shows 4 whole units and 1/2 of another unit, what is the mixed number?

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The mixed number is 4 1/2.

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Convert the mixed number 1 3/8 to an improper fraction.

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