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 1/2.

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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, like 5/4.

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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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Convert the mixed number 3 2/5 to an improper fraction.

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17/5.

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What is true about improper fractions?

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All improper fractions have numerators that are bigger than their denominators.

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Which is greater: 3 1/4 or 3 3/4?

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3 3/4 is greater.

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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 over the original denominator.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 4 1/2?

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9/2.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 11/3?

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3 2/3.