Converting Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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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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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 sum over the original denominator. For example, for 3 1/2: (3 * 2) + 1 = 7, so it becomes 7/2.

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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. For example, 2 3/5 is a mixed number.

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Convert the mixed number 4 1/3 to an improper fraction.

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13/3

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Convert the improper fraction 11/4 to a mixed number.

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2 3/4

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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 to find the whole number part.

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Convert the mixed number 5 2/7 to an improper fraction.

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39/7

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Convert the improper fraction 17/5 to a mixed number.

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3 2/5

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What is the formula to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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(whole number × denominator) + numerator / denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 6 3/8 to an improper fraction.

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51/8