Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

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What is an Improper Fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 5/4 and 7/7 are 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 proper fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number, where 2 is the whole number and 1/2 is the proper fraction.

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How do you convert an Improper Fraction to a Mixed Number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the proper fraction.

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Convert 13/4 to a Mixed Number.

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13/4 as a mixed number is 3 1/4.

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Convert 4/3 to a Mixed Number.

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4/3 as a mixed number is 1 1/3.

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What is true about Improper Fractions?

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All improper fractions are greater than 1, have numerators larger than their denominators, and can be converted into mixed numbers.

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What is the Mixed Number for 3 1/4?

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The mixed number is 3 1/4.

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What is the Improper Fraction for 1 1/2?

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The improper fraction for 1 1/2 is 3/2.

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How do you add Mixed Numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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What is the Improper Fraction for 2 3/5?

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The improper fraction for 2 3/5 is 13/5.