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, like 2 1/2.

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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, like 7/4.

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

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3 1/4 = 13/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.

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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 is the new numerator.

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What fraction represents half of a whole?

Back

1/2.

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What is the fraction for three out of four equal parts?

Back

3/4.

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If you have 6 circles out of 12 shapes, what fraction represents the circles?

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6/12 or simplified to 1/2.

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What is the first step to add mixed numbers?

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Convert them to improper fractions.

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What is the sum of 1 1/2 and 2 1/4?

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1 1/2 + 2 1/4 = 3 3/4.