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 fraction, such as 2 1/4.

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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, add the numerator, and place the result over the denominator.

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Convert 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 1/4 = (2 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 9/4.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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Convert 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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1 1/2 = (1 * 2 + 1) / 2 = 3/2.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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Convert 3 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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3 3/4 = (3 * 4 + 3) / 4 = 15/4.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 7/3?

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7/3 = 2 1/3.