Converting 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, such as 2 1/3.

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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 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 2 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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5/2.

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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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Convert 9/4 to a mixed number.

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2 1/4.

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

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Place the sum over the original denominator.

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What does the term 'denominator' refer to in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.