Improper Fractions 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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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 becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert 11/4 to a mixed number.

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2 3/4

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a number that consists of a whole number and a proper fraction. For example, 2 1/3 is a mixed number.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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Convert 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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7/2

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What is true about improper fractions?

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All improper fractions have numerators that are greater than their denominators.

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What is true about mixed numbers?

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Mixed numbers consist of a whole number and a fraction.

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Convert 12/5 to a mixed number.

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2 2/5

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Convert 8 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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