Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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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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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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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 original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 3 2/5 to an improper fraction.

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17/5.

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Convert the mixed number 6 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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25/4.

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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 to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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Convert the improper fraction 8/3 to a mixed number.

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2 2/3.

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What is the relationship between improper fractions and mixed numbers?

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Improper fractions can be converted to mixed numbers and vice versa.

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

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3/2.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 4 3/4?

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19/4.