Improper Fractions/Mixed Numbers

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What is an "improper fraction"?

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A fraction that has a greater numerator and a smaller denominator.

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What is a "mixed number"?

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A whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

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2 1/4.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a smaller numerator than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a greater numerator.

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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 over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 3 2/5 to an improper fraction.

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17/5.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 5 3/8?

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43/8.

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If you have the improper fraction 11/3, what is the whole number part when converted to a mixed number?

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3.

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What is the proper fraction equivalent to the improper fraction 7/4?

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1 3/4.

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How do you add two improper fractions?

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Find a common denominator, add the numerators, and simplify if necessary.