Improper to 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, 9/4 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, 2 1/3 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 44/6 to a mixed number.

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7 2/6

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Convert 12/5 to a mixed number.

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2 2/5

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Convert 15/2 to a mixed number.

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7 1/2

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Convert 26/3 to a mixed number.

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8 2/3

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Convert 57/8 to a mixed number.

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7 1/8

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What is the whole number part of a mixed number?

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The whole number part of a mixed number is the integer part before the fraction. For example, in 3 1/4, the whole number part is 3.

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What is the fractional part of a mixed number?

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The fractional part of a mixed number is the part after the whole number. For example, in 3 1/4, the fractional part is 1/4.