Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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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, 9/4 is an improper fraction.

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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.

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Convert 12/5 to a mixed number.

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2 2/5

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Convert 9/4 to a mixed number.

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2 1/4

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Convert 72/7 to a mixed number.

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10 2/7

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Convert 25/9 to a mixed number.

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2 7/9

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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 result over the original denominator. For example, for 2 1/3: (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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Change 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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9/4

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What is the improper fraction for 3 1/2?

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7/2

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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.