Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers Part 1

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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, 9/4 is an improper fraction.

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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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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 is the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction.

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Convert 57/10 to a mixed number.

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5 7/10

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Convert 64/9 to a mixed number.

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7 1/9

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Convert 41/8 to a mixed number.

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5 1/8

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Convert 36/7 to a mixed number.

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5 1/7

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Convert 53/15 to a mixed number.

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3 8/15

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

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The remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction in the mixed number.