Mixed Numbers & 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, like 5/2.

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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 becomes (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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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 numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is the value of 5/2 as a mixed number?

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5/2 as a mixed number is 2 1/2.

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What is the value of 13/6 as a mixed number?

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13/6 as a mixed number is 2 1/6.

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If you have 3 1/4, what is the improper fraction?

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3 1/4 as an improper fraction is 13/4.