Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Flashcard

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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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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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What stays the same when converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers?

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The denominator always stays the same.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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You divide the numerator by the denominator.

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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.

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Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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The improper fraction is 9/4.

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Convert the improper fraction 27/8 to a mixed number.

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The mixed number is 3 3/8.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction bar?

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The fraction bar is the line that separates the numerator and the denominator.