Mixed Numbers/Simplifying Fractions/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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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 original denominator.

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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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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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Simplify the fraction 15/20.

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3/4.

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Convert the mixed number 2 5/7 to an improper fraction.

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19/7.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 29/7 to a mixed number.

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4 1/7.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction to its simplest form where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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Convert the mixed number 1 7/5 to an improper fraction.

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12/5.