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 fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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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 7/7.

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Convert the mixed number 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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7/2

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

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2 1/4

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 2 3/5?

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13/5

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 15/4?

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3 3/4

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How do you add a mixed number and a whole number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then add the whole number as a fraction.

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How do you subtract a mixed number from a whole number?

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Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the mixed number, then subtract.

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What is the improper fraction for 4 1/3?

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13/3

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What is the mixed number for 23/8?

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2 7/8