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, such as 5/4 or 7/7.

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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 the mixed number 5 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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23/4

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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, such as 2 1/2.

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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 is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 13/10 to a mixed number.

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1 3/10

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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Simplify the fraction 6/46 to its lowest terms.

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3/23

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

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What is the result of converting the mixed number 7 1/2 to an improper fraction?

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15/2