Converting Improper Fractions to 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.

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Convert 21/5 to a mixed number.

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4 1/5

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Convert 45/6 to a mixed number in simplest form.

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7 1/2

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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.

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Convert 14/6 to a mixed number in simplest form.

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2 1/3

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Convert 8/5 to a mixed number.

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1 3/5

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What is the first step in converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What do you do with the remainder when converting to a mixed number?

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The remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction.

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If you have 9/4, what is the whole number part when converted to a mixed number?

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2

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If you have 9/4, what is the proper fraction part when converted to a mixed number?

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1/4