Converting Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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Write the mixed number as an improper fraction: 2 3/4 =

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11/4

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 3 5/7 =

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26/7

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Write the improper fraction as a mixed number in simplest form: 25/3 =

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8 1/3

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Write the mixed number as an improper fraction: 1 3/5 =

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8/5

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21/5 = what as a mixed number?

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4 1/5

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Definition: Improper Fraction

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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Definition: Mixed Number

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A number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction.

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How to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.

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How to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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Example: Convert 4 2/3 to an improper fraction.

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4 * 3 + 2 = 14/3