math

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What is an improper fraction?

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

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

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The sum is 3 3/4.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers together, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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What is the difference between 5 6/7 and 3 2/7?

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The difference is 2 4/7.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, subtract the whole numbers and then subtract the fractions. If the fraction is smaller than the one being subtracted, borrow from the whole number.

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What does the model represent if it shows 2 3/8?

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The model represents the mixed number 2 3/8, which means 2 whole parts and 3 out of 8 parts of another whole.

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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, 3 1/2 is a mixed number.

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What is a proper 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 is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.