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 \frac{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 \frac{5}{4}.

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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Convert \frac{34}{6} to a mixed number.

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5 \frac{4}{6}

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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 6 \frac{3}{5} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{33}{5}

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What is the first step in converting \frac{21}{4} to a mixed number?

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Divide 21 by 4 to find the whole number part.

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Convert \frac{21}{4} to a mixed number.

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5 \frac{1}{4}

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 5 \frac{1}{4}?

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\frac{21}{4}

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Convert \frac{7}{2} to a mixed number.

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3 \frac{1}{2}