Mixed Numbers and Improper 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 1 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 5/4.

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Convert the mixed number 6 1/3 to an improper fraction.

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19/3.

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Convert the improper fraction 7/2 to a mixed number.

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3 1/2.

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Which of the following is an improper fraction? 2/3, 3/2, 1 2/3, 1/3

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3/2.

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Which of the following is a mixed number? 123, 12/3, 2/3, 1 2/3

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1 2/3.

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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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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 the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 1 1/4?

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5/4.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of 9/4?

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2 1/4.