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 fraction, such as 1 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 5/4.

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Convert the mixed number 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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11/4.

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Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

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2 1/4.

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What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

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What is the formula to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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(whole number × denominator) + numerator / denominator.

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Which of the following is an example of a mixed number? 3/2, 1 1/3, 4/3, 2/5

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1 1/3.

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Which of the following is an example of an improper fraction? 2/3, 3/2, 1 2/3, 1/4

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3/2.

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How do you identify an improper fraction?

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If the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is the mixed number represented by the improper fraction 7/3?

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2 1/3.