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, like 2 1/4.

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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, like 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 that over the denominator.

Front

Convert 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 1/4 = (2 * 4 + 1)/4 = 9/4.

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What is the proper fraction in the mixed number 3 1/4?

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The proper fraction is 1/4.

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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 new numerator.

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Convert 9/4 to a mixed number.

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9/4 = 2 1/4.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Identify if 15/5 is a mixed number or an improper fraction.

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15/5 is an improper fraction.