Mixed to 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 5/4.

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Convert the mixed number 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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1 1/2 = 3/2.

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Convert the mixed number 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 3/4 = 11/4.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

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What is the second step to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Add the numerator to the result from the first step.

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What is the final step to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Place the sum 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.

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What do you do with the remainder when converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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The remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction part.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 9/4?

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9/4 = 2 1/4.