Fractions Basics

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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 1/4.

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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, such as 9/4.

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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.

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Convert the mixed number 3 4/9 to an improper fraction.

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31/9.

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Convert the mixed number 5 6/7 to an improper fraction.

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41/7.

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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 to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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Convert the improper fraction 36/4 to a mixed number.

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9.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator and a denominator.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.