12-9Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Quick Check

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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 3 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 5/2.

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

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3 1/4 = 13/4.

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Convert the improper fraction 5/2 to a mixed number.

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5/2 = 2 1/2.

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What is the proper fraction in the mixed number 3 1/4?

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The proper fraction is 1/4.

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How do you add a mixed number and a whole number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then add the whole number as a fraction with the same denominator.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction.

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What is the denominator in the mixed number 3 1/4?

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The denominator is 4.

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If you have 2 1/2, what is the improper fraction?

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2 1/2 = 5/2.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.