Mixed to 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 1/3.

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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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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 denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 3 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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3 1/4 = (3 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 13/4.

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What is the process 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 over the original denominator.

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

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29/7 = 4 1/7.

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What is the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions?

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Every mixed number can be converted to an improper fraction and vice versa.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of the mixed number 5 1/4?

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5 1/4 = (5 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 21/4.

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How do you simplify an improper fraction?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 2 2/3?

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2 2/3 = (2 * 3 + 2) / 3 = 8/3.