Improper Fraction to Mixed Number

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 7/4 is an improper fraction.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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

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9/4 as a mixed number is 2 1/4.

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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. For example, 2 1/3 is a mixed number.

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

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The first step is to divide the numerator by the denominator.

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If you have the improper fraction 11/3, what is the whole number part when converted to a mixed number?

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The whole number part is 3.

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What is the remainder when converting the improper fraction 11/3 to a mixed number?

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The remainder is 2, so 11/3 as a mixed number is 3 2/3.

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

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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

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

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Convert the improper fraction 15/2 to a mixed number.

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15/2 as a mixed number is 7 1/2.