Improper Fractions -Mixed Numbers Conversions

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 16/3 is an improper fraction.

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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 becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert 16/3 to a mixed number.

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16/3 as a mixed number is 5 1/3.

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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. For example, 2 2/5 is a mixed number.

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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 2 2/5 to an improper fraction.

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2 2/5 as an improper fraction is 12/5.

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

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The first step is to divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What does the term 'numerator' refer to in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What does the term 'denominator' refer to in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Convert 7/5 to a mixed number.

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7/5 as a mixed number is 1 2/5.