Mixed to Improper Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

Front

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

Back

2 1/2 = 5/2.

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Convert the improper fraction 7/4 to a mixed number.

Back

7/4 = 1 3/4.

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What is the whole number part of the mixed number 3 2/5?

Back

The whole number part is 3.

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What is the fractional part of the mixed number 4 1/3?

Back

The fractional part is 1/3.

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How do you add a mixed number and a whole number?

Back

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then add the whole number as a fraction.

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How do you subtract a mixed number from a whole number?

Back

Convert the whole number to a fraction, then subtract the mixed number as an improper fraction.

Front

What is the mixed number represented by the improper fraction 9/4?

Back

The mixed number is 2 1/4.

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Which is greater: 1 3/4 or 1 2/3?

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1 3/4 is greater than 1 2/3.