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 fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number.

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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. For example, 3/4 is a proper fraction.

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

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

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Convert the improper fraction 15/8 to a mixed number.

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15/8 as a mixed number is 1 7/8.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts.

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How do you add a proper fraction and a whole number?

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To add a proper fraction and a whole number, convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator, then add the numerators.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number.

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What is the second step to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Find the remainder and write it as a fraction over the original denominator.