Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

Front

Convert the mixed number 3 1/4 to an improper fraction.

Back

3 1/4 = 13/4.

Front

Convert the improper fraction 13/4 to a mixed number.

Back

13/4 = 3 1/4.

Front

What is the whole number part of the mixed number 2 3/4?

Back

The whole number part is 2.

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What is the fractional part of the mixed number 1 1/2?

Back

The fractional part is 1/2.

Front

How do you add a mixed number and a whole number?

Back

Add the whole number to the whole part of the mixed number.

Front

How do you subtract a mixed number from a whole number?

Back

Convert the whole number to a mixed number and then subtract.

Front

What is the value of 1 3/8 as an improper fraction?

Back

1 3/8 = 11/8.

Front

Which is greater: 2 1/2 or 2 3/4?

Back

2 3/4 is greater than 2 1/2.