Improper and Mixed Numbers

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 4 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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17/4

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 12/5 to a mixed number.

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2 2/5

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What is the relationship between improper fractions and mixed numbers?

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Improper fractions can be converted to mixed numbers and vice versa; they represent the same value in different forms.

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Write the improper fraction 9/5 as a mixed number.

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1 4/5

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of the mixed number 3 1/6?

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19/6

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How do you write a fraction greater than 1 as a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and express the remainder as a fraction.