Converting Improper to Mixed and Mixed to Improper

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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 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. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator becomes the fractional part.

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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 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 that result over the original denominator.

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Convert 7/2 to a mixed number.

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3 1/2

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Convert 23/3 to a mixed number.

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7 2/3

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What is the mixed number equivalent of 1 7/17?

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17/17 + 7/17 = 24/17, which is an improper fraction.

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Convert 12/5 to a mixed number.

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2 2/5

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Convert 27/7 to a mixed number.

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3 6/7

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What is the first step in converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.