Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers

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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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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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Convert the mixed number 2 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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2 1/2 as an improper fraction is 5/2.

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Which is greater: 3/4 or 2/3?

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3/4 is greater than 2/3.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the fraction equivalent to 50%?

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The fraction equivalent to 50% is 1/2.

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If you have 3/5 of a pizza and eat 1/5, how much is left?

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You have 2/5 of the pizza left.