Mixed Fractions

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What is a mixed fraction?

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A mixed fraction is a number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 2 1/4.

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

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

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

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The improper fraction is 5/2.

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What does the mixed number 3 1/4 represent?

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It represents 3 whole parts and 1/4 of another part.

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How can you identify a mixed number in a model?

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Look for the whole parts and the fractional part represented in the model.

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What is the proper fraction in the mixed number 2 3/8?

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The proper fraction is 3/8.

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What is the whole number in the mixed number 3 1/4?

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The whole number is 3.

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How do you add mixed fractions?

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Add the whole numbers together and then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed fraction.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 13/4?

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The mixed number is 3 1/4.

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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, such as 1/2.