Mixed Numbers/Simplifying Fractions/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, such as 2 1/3.

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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 the result over the original denominator.

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

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What is an improper fraction?

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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 use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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3 2/5.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Convert the mixed number 4 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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