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 proper fraction, such as 2 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 9/4.

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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 15/2 to a mixed number.

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7 1/2.

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Convert 26/4 to a mixed number.

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6 2/4.

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Convert 34/8 to a mixed number.

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4 2/8.

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Convert 19/4 to a mixed number.

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4 3/4.

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Convert 33/5 to a mixed number.

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6 3/5.

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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.

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What do you do with the remainder when converting to a mixed number?

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The remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction part, with the denominator remaining the same.