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 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 new numerator over the original denominator.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

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When converting a mixed number into an improper fraction, you ___ the whole number by the denominator.

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multiply.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

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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 in a whole.

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

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3 1/4 = 13/4.

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Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

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9/4 = 2 1/4.

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What is the mixed number represented by the improper fraction 7/3?

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7/3 = 2 1/3.