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 1 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, such as 5/4.

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True or false: Improper fractions and mixed numbers represent numbers bigger than 1.

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True

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What does the fraction 12/12 simplify to?

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1

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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 that over the denominator.

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

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5/2

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What is the difference between a mixed number and an improper fraction?

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A mixed number has a whole part and a fractional part, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than its denominator.

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Is 7/4 a mixed number or an improper fraction?

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Improper fraction.

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

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10/3.

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True or false: 1 3/4 is a mixed number.

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True.