1.1 Converting Mixed Numbers to 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, such as 1 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, such as 5/4.

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Convert the mixed number 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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11/4

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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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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What is the improper fraction for 4 1/2?

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9/2

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 7/3?

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2 1/3

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Identify the types of fractions: proper, improper, mixed.

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Proper fractions have numerators less than denominators, improper fractions have numerators greater than or equal to denominators, and mixed numbers combine whole numbers with proper fractions.

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What is the improper fraction for 5 2/5?

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27/5

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Convert the improper fraction 10/3 to a mixed number.

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3 1/3