Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

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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, 5/4 and 7/7 are 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. For example, 1 1/2 is a mixed number.

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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 over the original denominator is the proper fraction.

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Convert 9/4 to a mixed number.

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2 1/4

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What is true about Improper Fractions?

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All improper fractions are greater than 1, have numerators larger than their denominators, and can be converted to mixed numbers.

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Convert 7/3 to a mixed number.

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2 1/3

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 2/5?

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17/5

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 1 3/4?

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7/4

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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 that over the original denominator.

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Convert 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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3/2