IMPROPER TO MIXED NUMBERS

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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, 9/4 is an improper 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 sum over the original denominator. For example, for 2 1/3: (2 * 3) + 1 = 7, so it becomes 7/3.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 3 1/2 is a mixed number.

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Convert 12 1/5 to an improper fraction.

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61/5

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Convert 4 1/3 to an improper fraction.

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13/3

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What mixed number does the improper fraction 1 3/8 represent?

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1 3/8 is already a mixed number.

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Convert 10/3 to a mixed number.

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3 1/3

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Convert 7/2 to a mixed number.

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3 1/2

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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 second step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Add the numerator to the product from the first step.