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 \frac{3}{4}.

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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 \frac{9}{4}.

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Convert \frac{19}{7} into a mixed number.

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2 \frac{5}{7}

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Convert \frac{11}{6} into a mixed number.

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1 \frac{5}{6}

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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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Convert 1 \frac{5}{7} into an improper fraction.

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\frac{12}{7}

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction.

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Convert 3 \frac{1}{7} into an improper fraction.

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\frac{22}{7}

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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.

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Convert 4 \frac{1}{7} into an improper fraction.

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\frac{29}{7}