Improper Fractions

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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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Convert the improper fraction 21/2 to a mixed number.

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21/2 as a mixed number is 10 1/2.

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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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What is the improper fraction equivalent of the mixed number 4 1/2?

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The improper fraction equivalent of 4 1/2 is 9/2.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of the mixed number 3 3/4?

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The improper fraction equivalent of 3 3/4 is 15/4.

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What is the process to add two improper fractions?

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To add two improper fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions if necessary, add the numerators, and simplify if possible.

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What is the process to subtract two improper fractions?

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To subtract two improper fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions if necessary, subtract the numerators, and simplify if possible.

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How do you multiply two improper fractions?

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To multiply two improper fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together, then simplify if possible.

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How do you divide two improper fractions?

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To divide two improper fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction, then simplify if possible.

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What is the relationship between improper fractions and mixed numbers?

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Every improper fraction can be expressed as a mixed number, and every mixed number can be expressed as an improper fraction.