Converting Improper to Mixed and Mixed to Improper

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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, 7/4 is an improper fraction.

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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 1/3 is a mixed number.

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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 is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the proper fraction.

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Convert 23/3 to a mixed number.

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7 2/3

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Convert 12/5 to a mixed number.

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2 2/5

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Convert 24/17 to a mixed number.

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1 7/17

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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 an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What does the quotient represent when converting to a mixed number?

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The quotient represents the whole number part of the mixed number.

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What does the remainder represent when converting to a mixed number?

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The remainder represents the numerator of the proper fraction in the mixed number.