Mixed to Improper Fractions

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 9/4 is an improper fraction.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that sum over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/3 becomes (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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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. For example, 1 1/2 is a mixed number.

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Convert 1 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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1 3/4 = (1*4 + 3)/4 = 7/4.

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Convert 2 1/5 to an improper fraction.

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2 1/5 = (2*5 + 1)/5 = 11/5.

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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 to find the whole number part.

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Convert 29/7 to a mixed number.

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29/7 = 4 1/7.

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Convert 34/8 to a mixed number.

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34/8 = 4 2/8 = 4 1/4.

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What is the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions?

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Every mixed number can be converted to an improper fraction, and every improper fraction can be converted to a mixed number.

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Convert 35/4 to a mixed number.

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35/4 = 8 3/4.