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, like 2 1/3.

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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 9/4.

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

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1 3/4 = 7/4.

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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 is the new numerator.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 1/2?

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3 1/2 = 7/2.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If you have 9/4, how can you express it as a mixed number?

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9/4 = 2 1/4.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 15/4?

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15/4 = 3 3/4.

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What is the value of 1 2/3 as an improper fraction?

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1 2/3 = 5/3.