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 1/4.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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9/4.

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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 36/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 36/4 to a mixed number.

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9.

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

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7 1/3.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Convert the improper fraction 30/9 to a mixed number in simplest form.

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3 1/3.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).