Mixed and Improper Fractions

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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, 9/4 is an improper fraction.

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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, 7 4/5 is a mixed number.

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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 over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/3 becomes (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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Convert 6/4 to a mixed number.

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6/4 can be converted to a mixed number as 1 2/4.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator that is less than the denominator (e.g., 3/4), while an improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 9/4).

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How do you identify an improper fraction from a list?

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Look for a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. For example, in the list 4/7, 1/5, 5 3/5, 9/4, the improper fraction is 9/4.

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What is the process to 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 is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 2 1/2?

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The improper fraction equivalent of 2 1/2 is 5/2.

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Convert 29/4 to a mixed number.

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29/4 can be converted to a mixed number as 7 1/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator. For example, 3/5 is a proper fraction.