Mixed Numbers and 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 2 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 9/4.

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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 over the denominator is the fraction.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator. Place this result over the denominator.

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When converting a mixed number to an improper fraction, what do you multiply?

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Multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator.

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What does the fraction 3/4 represent?

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3/4 represents three parts out of a total of four equal parts.

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What is the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions?

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Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions and vice versa; they represent the same value.

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

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2 3/5 = (2 * 5 + 3)/5 = 13/5.

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

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9/4 = 2 1/4 (2 is the whole number, 1 is the remainder over 4).