Fractions ( Mixed , Improper )

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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 the improper fraction 36/4 to a mixed number.

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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 denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 5 6/7 to an improper fraction.

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41/7.

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What is the first step in converting 4 5/8 to an improper fraction?

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Multiply 4 (the whole number) by 8 (the denominator) to get 32.

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Convert the mixed number 4 5/8 to an improper fraction.

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37/8.

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What is the result of dividing 22 by 3?

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7 with a remainder of 1.

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Convert the improper fraction 22/3 to a mixed number.

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7 1/3.