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 (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 5/4 and 8/8 are 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. For example, 2 1/3 is a mixed number.

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Convert the improper fraction 5/2 to a mixed number.

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2 1/2

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Convert the improper fraction 8/4 to a mixed number.

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2

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 1/4?

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13/4

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 1/3?

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10/3

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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 that result over the original denominator. For example, for 2 1/3: (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 3/4?

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15/4

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Identify the mixed number represented by the improper fraction 15/9.

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1 6/9 or 1 2/3 after simplification.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 4 1/4?

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17/4