Converting mixed numbers to 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 proper fraction, such as 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, such as 9/4.

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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, then add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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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.

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What do you do with the remainder when converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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The remainder becomes the new numerator of the mixed number.

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

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When converting a mixed number to an improper fraction, what operation do you perform with the whole number and the denominator?

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Multiply.

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What is the new numerator when converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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The sum of the product of the whole number and the denominator, plus the original numerator.

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Convert the mixed number 5 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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