Converting Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.

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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 of the fraction part, then add the numerator. The result becomes the new numerator, while the denominator remains the same.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fractional part.

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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 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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Multiply 2 by 4 (denominator) and add 3 (numerator) to get 11/4.

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

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11 divided by 4 equals 2 with a remainder of 3, so it is 2 3/4.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction part.

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If you have 3 whole cookies and 1/2 cookie, how would you express this as a mixed number?

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3 1/2.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.