Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions, Reciprocals

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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 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 numerator of the proper fraction.

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What is a reciprocal?

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A reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 4 is 1/4.

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What is the first step in changing an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts.

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Convert the improper fraction 25/3 to a mixed number.

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8 1/3.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 2/8?

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1/4.

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In an improper fraction, which term is larger?

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The numerator.