Improper 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, 5/4 and 7/7 are improper fractions.

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

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17/4

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Convert the mixed number 3 7/8 to an improper fraction.

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31/8

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

Front

Convert the improper fraction 21/4 to a mixed number.

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5 1/4

Front

Which of the following is an improper fraction: 3/4, 3 4/3, 34/33, 33.3?

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34/33

Front

Convert the improper fraction 15/9 to a mixed number.

Back

1 6/9 or 1 2/3.

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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, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

Front

Write the improper fraction 16/5 as a mixed number.

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3 1/5