Fractions (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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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the proper fraction.

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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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What is the mixed number equivalent of \( \frac{8}{3} \)?

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The mixed number equivalent of \( \frac{8}{3} \) is \( 2\frac{2}{3} \).

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of \( 2\frac{7}{9} \)?

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The improper fraction equivalent of \( 2\frac{7}{9} \) is \( \frac{25}{9} \).

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What is the mixed number equivalent of \( \frac{19}{5} \)?

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The mixed number equivalent of \( \frac{19}{5} \) is \( 3\frac{4}{5} \).

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of \( 5\frac{1}{3} \)?

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The improper fraction equivalent of \( 5\frac{1}{3} \) is \( \frac{16}{3} \).

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What is the mixed number equivalent of \( \frac{12}{7} \)?

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The mixed number equivalent of \( \frac{12}{7} \) is \( 1\frac{5}{7} \).

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What is the process to add two fractions with different denominators?

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To add two fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator, and then add the numerators.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2