Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A whole number and a fraction combined, such as 2 1/3.

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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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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 7/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a proper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The bottom number that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The top number that shows how many parts are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What happens to the denominator when converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions?

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The denominator stays the same.

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Convert 10/3 to a mixed number.

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3 1/3.

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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.

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What is the result of 7 divided by 4?

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1 with a remainder of 3, which is 1 3/4 as a mixed number.