Converting Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

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Write the mixed number as an improper fraction: 3 3/5

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18/5

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Write the improper fraction as a mixed number in simplest form: 7/3

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2 1/3

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Write the mixed number as an improper fraction: 5 1/3

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16/3

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Write the mixed number as an improper fraction: 1 3/5

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8/5

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Write the improper fraction as a mixed number in simplest form: 5/4

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1 1/4

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Definition: Mixed Number

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A number that consists of a whole number and a proper fraction.

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Definition: Improper Fraction

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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How to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the denominator.

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How to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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Example: Convert 2 2/5 to an improper fraction.

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(2 * 5 + 2)/5 = 12/5