Fractions

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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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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 9/4.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 3 4/9 to an improper fraction.

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31/9

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Convert the mixed number 4 5/8 to an improper fraction.

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37/8

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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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 12/4 to a mixed number.

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3

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Convert the mixed number 2 3/5 to an improper fraction.

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13/5

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Convert the improper fraction 22/3 to a mixed number.

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7 1/3

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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