Converting Mixed Number and 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 1 1/2.

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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 7/4.

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

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Convert 7/2 to a mixed number.

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3 1/2.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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Convert 10/3 to a mixed number.

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3 1/3.

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Convert 21/5 to a mixed number.

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4 1/5.

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What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.

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Convert the mixed number 2 3/8 to an improper fraction.

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19/8.