6th 6-3 Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers

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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 or 9/9.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fractional part.

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Convert the improper fraction 27/8 to a mixed number.

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3 3/8

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Convert the improper fraction 36/4 to a mixed number.

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9

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that sum over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 3 4/9 to an improper fraction.

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31/9

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Convert the improper fraction 30/9 to a mixed number in simplest form.

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3 1/3

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What is the relationship between improper fractions and mixed numbers?

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Improper fractions can be converted to mixed numbers and vice versa; they represent the same value in different forms.