Mixed Numbers and 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, 13/4 is an improper fraction.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert 3/2 to a mixed number.

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1 1/2

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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, 2 1/3 is a mixed number.

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Convert 10/3 to a mixed number.

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3 1/3

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What is the mixed number represented by the improper fraction 13/4?

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3 1/4

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How do you write 1 3/4 as an improper fraction?

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To write 1 3/4 as an improper fraction, multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator (4) and add the numerator (3). This gives you 7/4.

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

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5/2

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Write the improper fraction 11/2 as a mixed number.

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5 1/2

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What is the process to add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers together, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.