Mixed numbers 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 2 \frac{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 \frac{5}{4}.

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Convert the improper fraction \frac{21}{4} into a mixed number.

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5 \frac{1}{4}.

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Convert the improper fraction \frac{14}{5} into a mixed number.

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2 \frac{4}{5}.

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Convert the improper fraction \frac{31}{7} into a mixed number.

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4 \frac{3}{7}.

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Convert the mixed number 3 \frac{1}{2} into an improper fraction.

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\frac{7}{2}.

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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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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 that over the original denominator.

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What is the mixed number for \frac{7}{2}?

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3 \frac{1}{2}.

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What is the improper fraction for 2 \frac{3}{5}?

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\frac{13}{5}.